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First McGowan Ministry
The First McGowan Ministry was the 36th ministry of the Government of Western Australia. Led by the Premier Mark McGowan and Deputy Premier Roger Cook, it succeeded the Barnett Ministry following the 2017 election. Governor Kerry Sanderson designated 17 principal executive offices of the Government under section 43(2) of the ''Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899''. Notes * On 22 March 2017, five days after the ministry was sworn in, Peter Tinley relinquished the Mines and Petroleum portfolio, to allay any concerns of a conflict of interest due to a family member working in the oil and gas industry. Tinley exchanged portfolios with Bill Johnston, taking on Johnston's Housing portfolio with Johnston taking Mines and Petroleum. *On 13 December 2018 a cabinet reshuffle occurred. Bill Johnston gained Energy relinquished the Electoral Affairs, Commerce and Asian Engagement portfolios to Stephen Dawson, John Quigley and Peter Tinley respectively. Rita Saffioti relinquis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Australia
Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east, and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of . It is the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. the state has 2.76 million inhabitants percent of the national total. The vast majority (92 percent) live in the south-west corner; 79 percent of the population lives in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated. The first Europeans to visit Western Australia belonged to the Dutch Dirk Hartog expedition, who visited the Western Australian coast in 1616. The first permanent European colony of Western Australia occurred following the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Western Australia
The Government of Western Australia, formally referred to as His Majesty's Government of Western Australia, is the Australian state democratic administrative authority of Western Australia. It is also commonly referred to as the WA Government or the Western Australian Government. The Government of Western Australia, a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, was formed in 1890 as prescribed in its Constitution, as amended from time to time. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901, Western Australia has been a state of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Constitution of Australia regulates its relationship with the Commonwealth. Under the Australian Constitution, Western Australia ceded legislative and judicial supremacy to the Commonwealth, but retained powers in all matters not in conflict with the Commonwealth. History Executive and judicial powers Western Australia is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system, a form of parliamentary government ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Dawson (politician)
Stephen Noel Dawson (born 30 July 1975) is an Australian politician who has been a Labor Party member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia since 2013, representing the Mining and Pastoral Region. He is the current Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Minister for Medical Research, Minister for Volunteering, and Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council. Early life Dawson was born in Dublin, Ireland. As a child, he attended a ''Gaelscoil'' (Irish Gaelic immersion school), with English being his second language. Dawson and his family immigrated to Australia in 1989, when he was thirteen, and settled in Perth, where he attended Hollywood Senior High School. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For Electoral Affairs (Western Australia)
The Minister for Electoral Affairs is a position in the Cabinet of Western Australia, first created in 1990 during the Lawrence Ministry under the title Minister for Parliamentary and Electoral Reform. That title was retained until 1993, when the name Minister for Parliamentary and Electoral Affairs was adopted. The current title was adopted in 2001. The current Minister for Electoral Affairs is John Quigley of the Labor Party, who holds the position as a member of the McGowan Ministry. The minister, who generally holds other portfolios in addition to electoral affairs, is responsible for the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC), the state government agency that conducts elections and referendums in Western Australia. Western Australia is the only Australian jurisdiction to have a separate electoral affairs minister. List of ministers for electoral affairs Six people have been appointed as Minister for Electoral Affairs or equivalent. Jim McGinty, who served in bot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For Disability Services (Western Australia)
Minister for Disability Services is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by Stephen Dawson of the Labor Party. The position was first created in 1991, for the government of Carmen Lawrence, and has existed in every government since then. The minister is responsible for the state government's Disability Services Commission. Titles * 20 August 1991 – present: Minister for Disability Services List of ministers See also * Minister for Community Services (Western Australia) * Minister for Health (Western Australia) * Minister for Mental Health (Western Australia) References * David Black (2014)''The Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook (Twenty-Third Edition)'' Perth .A. Parliament of Western Australia. {{Western Australian ministerial portfolios Disability Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given society. Disabilities may be C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For The Environment (Western Australia)
Minister for Environment, formerly Minister for the Environment is a position in the government of Western Australia, held by Amber-Jade Sanderson. The position was first created in December 1970, in what would be the last months of the government of Sir David Brand. It has existed in every government since then, sometimes under different titles. The minister is responsible two state government departments – the Department of Environment Regulation and the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Titles * 10 December 1970 – 8 April 1974: Minister for Environmental Protection * 8 April 1974 – 25 February 1983: Minister for Conservation and the Environment * 25 February 1983 – 2008: Minister for the Environment Se2008an2009for change of name. * 2009 –: Minister for Environment List of ministers See also * Minister for Agriculture and Food (Western Australia) * Minister for Fisheries (Western Australia) References * David Black (2014)''The Western Australian Parliamentary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Ellery
Suzanne Mary Ellery (born 12 May 1962) is an Australian politician who has been a Labor Party member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia since 2001, representing South Metropolitan Region. She is the current Minister for Finance, Minister for Commerce, and Minister for Women's Interests in the McGowan government, having previously served as a minister in the government of Alan Carpenter from 2007 to 2008. Early life Ellery was born in Perth to Rosemarie (née Gellard) and Peter Ellery. She attended Newman College before going on to the University of Western Australia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She joined the Labor Party while at university, and in 1983 was the national women's officer for the Australian Union of Students. Prior to entering politics, Ellery worked in the trade union movement, including as an industrial advocate for the Liquor, Hospitality, and Miscellaneous Workers' Union. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For Education (Western Australia)
The Minister for Education and Training is the member of the Government of Western Australia responsible for maintenance and improvement of Western Australia's system of education, and is answerable to the Parliament for all actions taken by the Department of Education under their authority. The holder of the office is usually an elected member of parliament from the ruling party or coalition, presently Tony Buti of the Labor Party. Until the Daglish Ministry in 1904, when the role was separately established, the responsibility for Education generally lay with the Colonial Secretary. Ministers for Education Notes # Politicians were not officially associated with organised parties until 1904. # The position was known as Minister for Education and Training from 14 January 2003 to 23 September 2008, when it reverted to its previous name. See References Sources * * * (no ISBN) * Hansard indexes and Western Australian Government Gazettes, 1890–2010 {{Western Australi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For Mental Health (Western Australia)
Minister for Mental Health is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by Amber-Jade Sanderson of the Labor Party. The position was first created after the 2008 state election, for the government of Colin Barnett. The minister is responsible for the state government's Mental Health Commission. Titles * 23 September 2008 – present: Minister for Mental Health List of ministers See also * Minister for Health (Western Australia) References * David Black (2014)''The Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook (Twenty-Third Edition)'' Perth .A. Parliament of Western Australia. {{Western Australian ministerial portfolios Mental Health Minister for Mental Health Ministers of Mental Health are specific Government Ministers with a responsibility over mental health. History Not many countries have dedicated ministers for mental health, however a minister with another name may be responsible for it. By c ... Mental health in Australia Health in Wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For Health (Western Australia)
Minister for Health is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by Amber-Jade Sanderson of the Labor Party. The position was first created in 1919, in the first ministry formed by James Mitchell, and has existed in every government since, with the minister being responsible for the Department for Health. Prior to 1919, the minister responsible for public health was the Colonial Secretary. Titles * 17 May 1919 – 15 April 1924: Minister for Public Health * 16 April 1924 – present: Minister for Health List of ministers See also * Minister for Mental Health (Western Australia) References * David Black (2014)''The Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook (Twenty-Third Edition)'' Perth .A. Parliament of Western Australia. {{Western Australian ministerial portfolios Health Minister for Health A health minister is the member of a country's government typically responsible for protecting and promoting public health and providing welfare and other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister For State Development (Western Australia)
The Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by Roger Cook of the Labor Party. The position was first created in 1910, for the government of Frank Wilson, and has existed in most governments since then, including every government after 1939. The minister is responsible for the state government's Department of State Development. List of ministers See also * Minister for Energy (Western Australia) * Minister for Mines and Petroleum (Western Australia) * Minister for Regional Development (Western Australia) Minister for Regional Development is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by Alannah MacTiernan of the Labor Party. The position was first created in 1977, for the government of Charles Court, and has existed in mos ... References * David Black (2014)''The Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook (Twenty-Third Edition)'' Perth .A. Parliament of Western Australia. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Australian Government Gazette
The ''Western Australian Government Gazette'' is the government gazette of Western Australia. It has been published since 1836. Between 1878 and 1989 it was known as the ''Government Gazette of Western Australia''. Editions from approximately 1915 onwards are available in electronic format on the State Law Publisher's website in PDF format. Some archives and libraries in Western AustraliaBattye Library, State Records Office of Western Australia, and Reid Library at the University of Western Australiahave parts of the series as hard copies but in most cases only part of the range is openly available. See also * ''InterSector'', history of various government instrumentalities and information about government funded bodies * List of British colonial gazettes This is a list of official government gazettes for current and former British colonies or protectorates. Some are available to consult at the British National Archives or the British Library. See also *List of governmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
