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Ted Baillieu
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| 46th Premier of Victoria | |
| In office 2 December 2010 – 6 March 2013 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | David de Kretser Alex Chernov |
| Deputy | Peter Ryan |
| Preceded by | John Brumby |
| Succeeded by | Denis Napthine |
| Leader of the Opposition in Victoria Elections: 2006 |
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| In office 8 May 2006 – 2 December 2010 |
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| Premier | Steve Bracks John Brumby |
| Deputy | Louise Asher |
| Preceded by | Robert Doyle |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Andrews |
| Leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria | |
| In office 8 May 2006 – 6 March 2013 |
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| Deputy | Louise Asher |
| Preceded by | Robert Doyle |
| Succeeded by | Denis Napthine |
| Member of the Victorian Parliament for Hawthorn |
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| In office 18 September 1999 – 29 November 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Phil Gude |
| Succeeded by | John Pesutto |
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Edward Norman Baillieu
31 July 1953 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal (since 1981) |
| Spouse | Robyn Jubb |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Profession | Architect |
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Edward Norman Baillieu (born 31 July 1953) is a former Australian politician. He served as the Premier of Victoria from 2010 to 2013. A member of the Liberal Party, he represented the area of Hawthorn in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1999 to 2014. He became the leader of the Liberal Party in 2006. After winning the 2010 state election, he became Premier. He stepped down as Premier on 6 March 2013.
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Early Life and Education
Ted Baillieu grew up in Melbourne, Victoria. He is the youngest son of Darren and Diana Baillieu. He has several siblings, including Fiona Baillieu and Will Baillieu, who was an Olympic rower.
He attended Melbourne Grammar School. Later, he studied at the University of Melbourne. In 1976, he earned a degree in Architecture.
Career Before Politics
After finishing his studies, Ted Baillieu worked as an Architect. For a while, he also worked for his family's real estate business. Before he entered politics, he was employed by Tourism Victoria from 1998 to 1999.
Political Journey
Ted Baillieu joined the Liberal Party in 1981. He was concerned about the influence of unions in the building industry. By 1987, he was a vice-president of the Victorian Liberal Party. He became president in 1994.
In 1999, he was chosen by the Liberal Party to run for the seat of Hawthorn. He won this seat in the 1999 election. After winning, he immediately became part of the Liberal Party's main team. He served as a "Shadow Minister" for different areas. A Shadow Minister is an opposition politician who watches over a government department.
Leading the Liberal Party
In May 2006, the previous opposition leader, Robert Doyle, resigned. Ted Baillieu then announced he would run for the leadership. He became the leader of the Liberal Party without anyone opposing him on 8 May 2006. This also made him the Leader of the Opposition in Victoria.
Six months later, he led the Liberal Party into the 2006 state election. The Labor Party, which was in power, tried to use Baillieu's wealth against him. They called him "Ted the Toff from Toorak." Despite this, the Liberals gained six seats from Labor.
In February 2008, the Victorian Nationals and Liberals formed a new Coalition agreement. This meant they would work together. They agreed to hold joint meetings and develop shared policies. This helped them work more closely in future elections.
Premier of Victoria
As Leader of the Opposition, Ted Baillieu led the Coalition into the 2010 Victorian state election. He focused on important issues like health, law and order, and government spending. Polls before the election suggested Labor would win again.
However, the Coalition won more votes than expected. On 29 November, the Premier, John Brumby, admitted defeat. The Coalition won 45 seats, just enough to form a government. On 2 December, Ted Baillieu was sworn in as the 46th Premier of Victoria. He formed his government with 22 ministers.
After two years, some people criticized his government. They felt it was moving too slowly. His government also faced criticism for its environmental policies. They were also criticized for cutting funding for TAFE (vocational education).
Working with Other Countries
In September 2012, Ted Baillieu led a large group of business people to China. This was Australia's biggest trade delegation at the time. It was called the "Super Trade Mission." More than 400 Victorian businesses and three of Baillieu's ministers joined. His government also started a $50 million plan to improve Victoria's international connections.
Resignation as Premier
In March 2013, some secret recordings were released. These recordings suggested that Baillieu's chief of staff had offered a job to a former police adviser. This adviser had been fired after a report found he had caused problems.
On 7 March, a Liberal politician, Geoff Shaw, left the Liberal Party. He said he would not support the government if Baillieu remained Premier. That evening, after a meeting, Ted Baillieu resigned as Leader of the Liberal Party. This also meant he resigned as Premier of Victoria. He continued to serve as a politician in the parliament until 2014.
Life After Politics
On 22 August 2014, Ted Baillieu announced he would retire from politics. He did not run for his seat in the 2014 Victorian state election.
Since retiring, he has taken on several important roles. He chaired the Victorian Government's ANZAC Centenary Committee. He also received awards for his work in Australia-India relations. In 2016, he became an Honorary Enterprise Professor at Melbourne University. He also joined the Committee of the Melbourne Cricket Club. In 2021, he was appointed Chair of the Australian Heritage Council. He is also a patron for many groups, including Multicultural Arts Victoria and the Cancer Council Victoria.
Personal Life
Ted Baillieu is married to Robyn, and they have three children. He is a big fan of the Geelong Football Club. He enjoys swimming and regularly takes part in the "Pier to Pub" swim. He also helped start the "Pier to Perignon" event, a 4.5 km swim.
In December 2010, he had surgery for a kidney stone. He is a member of many clubs, including the Melbourne Cricket Club and the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. He is also a board member of the Australia India Council.
