Daniel Andrews was elected to the State Parliament of Victoria in 2002, representing the newly established seat of Mulgrave. He is one of the younger members of the Victorian Parliament and one of the youngest Health Ministers in Australian political history.
Daniel studied at Monash University in Clayton, completing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in politics and history. After graduating, he worked as an electorate officer for Alan Griffin MP, Federal Member for Bruce.
In 1999 Daniel became a senior official in the Victorian Branch of the Australian Labor Party, serving as Assistant State Secretary and Deputy Campaign Director.
Daniel was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for Health in December 2002. In this role he worked closely with the Minister for Health, Bronwyn Pike, in a number of important and challenging policy areas including Ambulance, Mental Health and Community Health services.
On 1 December 2006, following the Bracks Government's re-election, Daniel was allocated the portfolios of Consumer Affairs and Gaming and Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs.
Daniel took on the health portfolio following the resignation of Premier Steve Bracks on 2 August 2007.
Daniel lives in Mulgrave with his wife Catherine, and their three children.