Age, Biography and Wiki
James Merlino was born on 17 August, 1972 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is an Australian politician. Discover James Merlino's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?
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| Occupation |
Union official · Labourer · Politician |
| Age |
51 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
17 August 1972 |
| Birthday |
17 August |
| Birthplace |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous Politician with the age 51 years old group.
James Merlino Height, Weight & Measurements
At 51 years old, James Merlino height not available right now. We will update James Merlino's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is James Merlino's Wife?
His wife is Meagan Merlino (m. 2000)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Meagan Merlino (m. 2000) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
James Merlino Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Merlino worth at the age of 51 years old? James Merlino’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from Australia. We have estimated James Merlino's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
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Timeline
James Anthony Merlino (born 19 August 1972) is a former Australian politician who served as 28th deputy premier of Victoria from 2014 to 2022 under Premier Daniel Andrews.
Merlino was elected at the 2002 state election defeating Steve McArthur.
Merlino comfortably retained his seat at the state election in 2006 and became the Minister for Sport and Recreation and Youth Affairs, securing a place in cabinet.
Under new Premier John Brumby's government he retained that ministry and gained a new role as Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs.
He subsequently became Police Minister following the resignation of the previous Minister.
When the ALP lost government in the 2010 state election, Merlino became Shadow Minister for Police, the TAC and Road Safety.
He was the deputy leader of the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) from 2012 to 2022 and a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the division of Monbulk from 2002 until his retirement.
In February 2012, he was elected unopposed as Deputy Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria, following the resignation of Rob Hulls, becoming deputy leader of the opposition
With the election of the Andrews Labor Government in late 2014, Merlino became Deputy Premier and Education Minister.
On 10 June 2016, Merlino also became Minister for Emergency Services following the resignation of Brunswick MP Jane Garrett from the Andrews Ministry.
In March 2021, Merlino became the Acting Premier of Victoria, after Daniel Andrews fell down a flight of stairs while holidaying on the Mornington Peninsula, suffering several broken ribs and a broken vertebra from the fall.
Merlino was Acting Premier until Andrews returned to work on June 28.
In June 2022, Merlino announced his retirement from politics and did not contest the November state election.
He stepped down from his ministerial roles on 27 June.
Merlino was a member of Labor's right faction.
In December of 2022 he was part of the successful Andrew Gowers ticket in the board election.
