 After the Labor Party won the 1995 election, Hazzard was appointed to the Opposition frontbench and held various shadow portfolios.Under Opposition Leader Peter Collins, Hazzard was Shadow Minister for Corrective and Emergency Services (1995–96), Environment (1996–1997), Aboriginal Affairs (1996–2007), and Sport and Recreation (1997–99) Under Kerry Chikarovski he was Shadow Minister for Housing (1999–2000), Corrective Services (1999–2000), Disability Services and Ageing (2000–03), and Community Services (2000–03).Under John Brogden he was Shadow Minister for Energy and Utilities (2003–05), Science and Medical Research (2003–05), Youth (2005), and Community Services (2005).