Harriet Shing

Harriet Claire Su Mei Wong King Shing (born 17 October 1976) is an Australian politician. She is a Labor member of the Victorian Legislative Council, having represented the Eastern Victoria Region since 2014.

Shing is the first openly lesbian member of the Parliament of Victoria. She is also a member of the Labor Left faction of the Labor Party.

In June 2022, Shing was appointed Minister for Equality, Regional Development and Water. This made her Victoria's first cabinet minister with a Chinese background, and along with Steve Dimopoulos, became one of Victoria's first openly gay frontbenchers.

Political career Shing was first elected to the Victorian Legislative Council in 2014.

Parliamentary Secretary roles Shing has held a number of Parliamentary Secretary and Ministerial roles. Minister for Ambulance Services April 2026 to current Minister for Water April 2026 to current