The full Opposition frontbench is set to be announced later today before parliament sits from May 3.
Cowdrey described himself as a “fresh face with fresh ideas” who would “present a strong and stable Liberal Party alternative for the March 2026 election”.
Matt Cowdrey has been appointed the Liberals’ treasury spokesperson. Photo: Tony Lewis/IndailyThe second-term MP and former backbencher chaired parliament’s Economic and Finance Committee for the past two years and said he had a background in management consulting.
“My father ran a small business for 25 years and, as a father of two, I understand the cost-of-living pressures that families face and the challenging environment that small businesses operate in,” he said.
“South Australians deserve an Opposition Treasurer who will hold the government to account for its actions and decisions.”
Meanwhile, Girolamo, who took retired MLC and current Agent General David Ridgway’s seat in the upper house, said she would draw on her past experience as a chartered accouxjmtzywntant and small business owner in her new role as Shadow Finance Minister.
“We know the economic pressures of life impact all people and we must dedicate ourselves to investigating and implementing new ways to lessen the load on families and small businesses in South Australia,” she said.
Heidi Girolamo has been appointed the Liberals’ finance spokesperson. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDailyFormer Education Minister John Gardner was appointed as the Liberals’ deputy leader on Tuesday, while Nicola Centofanti was elected to lead the party in the upper house, with Jing Lee as her deputy.
