In 1993 in the third Fahey ministry these functions were brought together in a portfolio aimed at changing the portrayal of women, improving their status at home, at work and in the community, and reducing violence against women.

[1] A separate portfolio of Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault was created in the second Baird ministry.

The current minister, since 5 April 2023, is Jodie Harrison serving in the Minns ministry.

The minister supports the Attorney General in the administration of that portfolio through the Department of Communities and Justice and a range of other government agencies.

The following individuals have served as for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault or any precedent titles: