First Andrews ministry

First Andrews ministry
69th ministry of Victoria, Australia
Date formed	4 December 2014
Date dissolved	29 November 2018
People and organisations
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Governor	Alex Chernov (until 30 June 2015) Linda Dessau (since 30 June 2015)
Premier	Daniel Andrews
Deputy premier	James Merlino
No. of ministers	22
Member party	Labor
Status in legislature	Majority government 46 / 88
Opposition party	Liberal–National Coalition
Opposition leader	Matthew Guy (Liberal)
History
Election	2014 state election
Predecessor	Napthine ministry
Successor	Second Andrews ministry

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The First Andrews ministry was the 69th ministry of the Government of Victoria. The Labor Government, led by the Premier, Daniel Andrews, and Deputy Premier, James Merlino, was officially sworn in on 4 December 2014, following the 2014 state election, which was held on 29 November 2014. At the time of its formation, the Ministry comprised 22 ministers, five of which were members of the Victorian Legislative Council and 17 who were members of the Victorian Legislative Assembly. At the time, nine ministers were women.^[1]

The First Andrews ministry succeeded the Napthine Ministry. It was replaced by the Second Andrews ministry.