Premier unveils new-look Cabinet
Colin Barnett
Premier; Minister for State Development
Premier Colin Barnett has today announced a new-look Cabinet, which will take the Liberal-National Government to the next election. There are three new ministers and three new parliamentary secretaries.
Promoted into Cabinet are: Scarborough MLA Liza Harvey: Minister for Police; Road Safety Murray-Wellington MLA Murray Cowper: Minister for Training and Workforce Development and Corrective Services North Metropolitan Region MLC Michael Mischin: Attorney General Each is a well-credentialed parliamentary secretary with broad experience.
Mr Barnett has made a range of other changes to the cabinet: Peter Collier will become the Minister for Education, and retain Energy and Indigenous Affairs Troy Buswell will become the Treasurer, and retain Transport and Emergency Services Terry Redman will become the Minister for Housing, and retain Agriculture and Food and Forestry.
The Premier also announced the appointment of three new parliamentary secretaries: Riverton MLA Mike Nahan Jandakot MLA Joe Francis Ocean Reef MLA Albert Jacob.
The changes follow Bateman MLA Christian Porter’s decision this month to resign from the Ministry to pursue a career in Federal politics. Deputy Premier Kim Hames will become Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly.
“This team reflects the talent and depth of the Liberal-National Government,” Mr Barnett said. “I would like to congratulate Liza Harvey, Murray Cowper and Michael Mischin on their elevation to the front bench. All have demonstrated an ability to tap into the needs of their local communities, and those skills will be vital in their new roles.”
The Premier thanked outgoing Ministers Liz Constable and Rob Johnson for their enormous contribution to the State and dedication to the job.“ Liz Constable has played an integral role in this Government, and I thank her for her enormous support,” he said. “As Police Minister, Rob Johnson has been passionate about supporting frontline police and has significantly improved community safety in this State.”
Mr Barnett said the new Ministers would be sworn in by the Lieutenant-Governor on Friday, the other changes would be put in place over the following days.
BARNETT MINISTRY
HON C J BARNETT
Premier; Minister for State Development
HON Dr K D HAMES
Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Tourism
HON N F MOORE
Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Electoral Affairs
HON B J GRYLLS
Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development
HON T R BUSWELL
Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Emergency Services
HON S M O’BRIEN
Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Business
HON J H D DAY
Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts; Science and Innovation
HON T K WALDRON
Minister for Sport and Recreation; Racing and Gaming
HON P C COLLIER
Minister for Education; Energy; Indigenous Affairs
HON R M McSWEENEY
Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests; Youth
HON G M CASTRILLI
Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
HON D T REDMAN
Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Housing
HON W R MARMION
Minister for Environment; Water
HON H M MORTON
Minister for Mental Health; Disability Services
HON M MISCHIN
Attorney General
HON L M HARVEY
Minister for Police; Road Safety
HON M J COWPER
Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Corrective Services
PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES HON D E M FARAGHER
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
HON W M DUNCAN
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development; Lands
MR J E McGRATH
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
DR M NAHAN
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education; Energy; Indigenous Affairs
MR J FRANCIS
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Business
MR A JACOB vParliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests; Youth