Parliamentary & Departmental Secretaries
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Secretary DBI
Howard Ronaldson
Contact details
Level 36
121 Exhibition St, Melbourne
Vic, 3001 AUS
Email: howard.ronaldson@diird.vic.gov.au
Howard Ronaldson was the Secretary of Department of Infrastructure, a position he held from December 2002. He brings vast experience to DBI in negotiating complex commercial arrangements between the private sector and government and providing strategic policy advice on key links between infrastructure and the economy.
Howard has also held executive positions in DBI and the Department of Premier and Cabinet, and was previously the Director of Gaming, the Director of Crown Lands and the Director of Housing in Victoria. He also worked in Canberra as the Chief Executive and Under Treasurer of the Department of Treasury, Australian Capital Territory.
Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business
Russell Northe
Russell Northe is the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business. He was first elected during the 2006 State Election.
A former business manager, Mr Northe has first hand experience of the importance small businesses make in Victoria. With a background of jobs in a number of Gippsland businesses, he also understands the contribution small businesses make in regional and rural parts of the state.
A keen footballer, Mr Northe played over 300 games for the Traralgon Football Club, including seven premierships, three as coach.
Mr Northe is the Member for Morwell.