SOUTH-WEST Coast MP, Roma Britnell, has been given more responsibility with the addition of the Child Protection shadow ministry to her portfolios.

Ms Britnell said she was “deeply honoured to have been entrusted with this complex and challenging portfolio and am well aware of the responsibility that has been bestowed to me”.

“Having previously managed an Aboriginal health service for 15 years in Framlingham, I am aware how important it is to have services that run smoothly to care for our community,” she said.

“There is no greater example of the need for this than in our Child Protection services which are stewards of our most vulnerable young people.

“I look forward to the opportunity to contribute meaningfully in the Child Protection space and working tirelessly on behalf of Victorian young people and families.”

Opposition Leader, John Pesutto, said he chose Ms Britnell as a “respected senior member of the Shadow Cabinet team to lead what is often a difficult and sensitive portfolio”.

“Roma has proven herself to be a wise and hard-working senior member of the Shadow Cabinet team and I know this portfolio is in good hands,” he said.

Ms Britnell’s new shadow responsibility has been added to her existing portfolios of Ports and Freight, and Fishing and Boating.