The Premier

Premier Ted BaillieuTed Baillieu was sworn in as the 46th Premier of Victoria and Minister for the Arts on 2 December 2010.

He was born on 31 July 1953 in Melbourne.

Ted studied architecture at Melbourne University, and throughout his public life has retained a keen interest in planning.

Before entering Parliament, Ted was a Director of Knight Frank, a Trustee of the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Trust, a Board Member of Tourism Victoria, and a Partner with Mayne & Baillieu Architects. He has also served as a Board Member of the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation.

In 1999 Ted became the Member for Hawthorn.

On entering Parliament, he held a number of shadow ministries, including Tertiary Education and Training, Gaming, Planning, and the Arts.

Ted was elected as Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party in 2006, and became Premier of Victoria following the Victorian State Election in November 2010.

Ted is passionate about improving the lives of Victorians, and has a clear plan to encourage a growing competitive economy, make our services work, provide a government Victorians can trust, foster strong families and vibrant communities, secure our water supplies, and create a healthy environment.

As a former architect, Ted uses his knowledge and experience to meet Victoria’s planning challenges and build a better future for Victorian families.

Well known for his love of swimming, Ted tries to find time for a few laps or a swim in the ocean. Ted and his wife, Robyn, have three children.