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is the leader of the largest

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that is not in

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. They are always a member of the Legislative Assembly. Prior to 1904, opposition to the government of the day was less organised. Thus, the Victorian Parliamentary Record does not designate leaders of the opposition before then. The leader acts as the public face of the opposition, leading the opposition on the floor of parliament. They act as a chief critic of the government and ultimately attempt to portray the party in opposition as a feasible alternate government. The office is currently held by

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after his

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to the position of leader of the

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on 27 December 2024.

List of leaders of the opposition in Victoria

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