The Minister for Finance is a member of the Cabinet of Australia who is responsible for monitoring government expenditure and financial management.

The current minister is Senator Katy Gallagher who has held the position since May 2022.

The portfolio was first created in 1977 by Malcolm Fraser's Liberal Party of Australia government as Minister for Finance.

The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Finance or any precedent titles:[1] Notwithstanding Philip Lynch, John Howard and Wayne Swan who were Treasurers whilst serving as Finance Minister, two Finance Ministers who were from the House of Representatives, John Dawkins and Ralph Willis, then served as Treasurer.

In addition John Fahey (served 1996-2001) had previously served as Treasurer of New South Wales when he was also Premier of that state and current minister Katy Gallagher had previously served as Treasurer of the Australian Capital Territory including when she was also the territory Chief Minister.