Jaclyn Symes to become Victoria's first female treasurer
4 hours agoWed 18 Dec 2024 at 9:17am
Jaclyn Symes is expected to be sworn into the role of treasurer on Thursday. (AAP: Joel Carrett)
Jaclyn Symes will be Victoria's next treasurer, the ABC understands.
A formal announcement is expected on Thursday, when Ms Symes is set to be sworn in and become the first female treasurer in Victoria's history.
It comes following the resignation of Victoria's longest-serving treasurer, Tim Pallas, earlier this week.
Mr Pallas on Monday announced he would be standing down from the role and quitting politics.
Jaclyn Symes has served as attorney-general for the past four years. (ABC Gippsland: Sarah Maunder)
Ms Symes, from Benalla in north-east Victoria, has served as Victoria's attorney-general since 2020. The ABC understands Sonya Kilkenny will step into the attorney-general position.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan selected Ms Symes for the role of treasurer from a large field of candidates, including Danny Pearson, who has been assistant treasurer since 2020, Ben Carrol, Mary-Anne Thomas and Gabrielle Williams.
Mr Pallas's legacy in the role was defined by increased state spending, according to economists, who have labelled the job ahead a tough task for his successor.
