The Fahey–Murray ministry (1992–1993) or Second Fahey–Murray ministry or Second Fahey ministry was the 83rd ministry of the
New South Wales Government, and was led by the 38th
Premier of New South Wales
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,
John Fahey, representing the
Liberal Party
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in
coalition
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Formation
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with the
National Party, led by
Wal Murray.
The ministry covers the period from 3 July 1992 until 26 May 1993, when Murray resigned from the ministry.
Composition of ministry
Ten ministers retained some or all of their portfolios from the first Fahey ministry. There were a series of minor reconfigurations of the ministry between August and October 1992, when
Ted Pickering resigned from the
police
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portfolio, accused of misleading parliament and the breakdown of his working relationship with
Tony Lauer, the
Commissioner of the New South Wales Police, with Pickering and
Terry Griffiths swapping portfolios. Pickering resigned from the ministry in October 1992.
The ministry lasted until 26 May 1993, when Murray resigned from the ministry and as the
Leader of the New South Wales National Party.
Ian Armstrong was elected as the Nationals' Leader, resulting in the formation of the
First Fahey–Armstrong ministry.
Ministers are members of the
Legislative Assembly unless otherwise noted.
See also
*
Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1991–1995
*
Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, 1991–1995
Notes
References
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1992 establishments in Australia
1993 disestablishments in Australia