The McKell Institute Victoria is proud to announce the appointment of former Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas as the new Chair of its Advisory Board.
Mr Pallas was Victoria’s longest-serving Treasurer, holding the role from 2014 until his retirement in December 2024. During nearly two decades in the Victorian Parliament, he held a range of ministerial portfolios including Industrial Relations, Economic Growth, Trade and Investment, Resources, Roads, Ports and Major Projects.
Having handed down ten state budgets, Mr Pallas oversaw the largest investments in public transport, school capital works and in mental health in Victoria’s history.
Before entering Parliament in 2006, Mr Pallas served as Chief of Staff to former Premier Steve Bracks, the McKell Institute Victoria’s inaugural Advisory Board Chair and Patron.
Mr Pallas succeeds Kelvyn Lavelle, who has served on the Board since 2017 and as Chair since 2020.
Mr Pallas is one of three new appointments to the McKell Institute Victoria Advisory Board:
- Rachel Obradovic is Branch Director of the Pharmacy Guild Victorian Branch. She previously worked at CT Group and led strategic communications for former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
- Adam Sims is Managing Partner of FMRS Advisory. He was previously Director of Global Corporate Communications at IFM Investors, Director of Media for former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, and a senior advisor to federal Labor ministers Anthony Albanese and Senator Stephen Conroy.
The McKell Institute is an independent, progressive think tank with a broad membership base, spanning business, unions, and civil society groups from across the country. It was established in 2012 and expanded to Victoria in 2017.
Quotes attributable to McKell Institute National Board Chair, Dan Walton
“We are thrilled to welcome Tim Pallas to lead McKell in Victoria. His 14 years as a minister, with a decade as Treasurer, means he will bring unparalleled experience to the table as we discuss policy ideas. As McKell continues to grow, Tim’s leadership will strengthen our ability to deliver smart, forward-thinking policy solutions.”
Quotes attributable to Victorian Chair, Tim Pallas
“I admire how the McKell Institute brings people together across corporates, unions and civil society to generate evidence-based policy solutions. Their work bridges gaps between the doers and the decision-makers and I’m pleased to support the Victorian branch as it expands.”
Quotes attributable to outgoing Victorian Chair, Kelvyn Lavelle
“I’m so pleased to be passing the baton to Tim and I know many organisations have sought him out since he left Parliament. He was a great supporter of McKell when he was Treasurer, and his decision to take on the role of State Chair is a terrific opportunity to grow the organisation in Victoria.”
CONTACT: Rebecca Thistleton, Executive Director, The McKell Institute Victoria
0416510724 | rebecca@mckellinstitute.org.au
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