Meet the Minister for Creative Industries, The Hon. Colin Brooks MP

The Hon. Colin Brooks MP was appointed the Minister for Creative Industries in September 2023.

He is also Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing.

Colin was elected an MP in 2006 representing the district of Bundoora.

After leaving school, Colin became a qualified electrician, working on large building sites and in railway workshops.

He served as a Councillor at the City of Banyule from 1997 to 2005, including 2 terms as Mayor.

He also holds a Masters Degree in Communication from RMIT University and has served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Speaker of the Victorian Parliament and various ministerial posts since June 2022.