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The Barnett Ministry is the 35th and current Ministry of the Government of Western Australia
. It includes 13 members of the Liberal Party
, three members of the National Party of Western Australia
and an independent. It is led by the Premier of Western Australia
, Colin Barnett
, and Deputy Premier Dr Kim Hames
. It succeeded the Carpenter Ministry
on 23 September 2008 following the 2008 election
.
, Ken Michael
, designated 17 principal executive offices of the Government under section 43(2) of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899. The following ministers and parliamentary secretaries were then appointed to the positions, and served until the reconstitution of the Ministry on 14 December 2010. The list below is ordered by decreasing seniority within the Cabinet, as indicated by the Government Gazette and the Hansard index. Blue entries indicate members of the Liberal Party, green entries indicate members of the National Party, and grey indicates an Independent.
, Ken Michael
, designated 17 principal executive offices of the Government under section 43(2) of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899. The following ministers and parliamentary secretaries were then appointed to the positions. The list below is ordered by decreasing seniority within the Cabinet, as indicated by the Government Gazette and the Hansard index. Blue entries indicate members of the Liberal Party, green entries indicate members of the National Party, and grey indicates an Independent.
Government of Western Australia
The formation of the Government of Western Australia is prescribed in its Constitution, which dates from 1890, although it has been amended many times since then...
. It includes 13 members of the Liberal Party
Liberal Party of Australia
The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office...
, three members of the National Party of Western Australia
National Party of Western Australia
The National Party of Western Australia is a political party in Western Australia. It is affiliated with the National Party of Australia but maintains a separate structure and identity....
and an independent. It is led by the Premier of Western Australia
Premier of Western Australia
The Premier of Western Australia is the head of the executive government in the Australian State of Western Australia. The Premier has similar functions in Western Australia to those performed by the Prime Minister of Australia at the national level, subject to the different Constitutions...
, Colin Barnett
Colin Barnett
Colin James Barnett , Australian politician, is the leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party, the 29th and current Premier of Western Australia since the 2008 election and served as the Treasurer of Western Australia in 2010. He was sworn into office by Governor Ken Michael on 23 September 2008...
, and Deputy Premier Dr Kim Hames
Kim Hames
Dr. Kim Desmond Hames, MBBS, JP, MLA is a Western Australian politician and Deputy Premier of Western Australia under Colin Barnett...
. It succeeded the Carpenter Ministry
Carpenter Ministry
The Carpenter Ministry was the 34th Ministry of the Government of Western Australia, and was led by Labor Premier Alan Carpenter and his deputy Eric Ripper...
on 23 September 2008 following the 2008 election
Western Australian state election, 2008
A general election was held in the state of Western Australia on Saturday 6 September 2008 to elect 59 members to the Legislative Assembly and 36 members to the Legislative Council...
.
First Ministry
The GovernorGovernor of Western Australia
The Governor of Western Australia is the representative in Western Australia of Australia's Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The Governor performs important constitutional, ceremonial and community functions, including:* presiding over the Executive Council;...
, Ken Michael
Ken Michael
Kenneth Comninos Michael, AC was the 32nd Governor of Western Australia, succeeding Lieutenant-General John Sanderson.His vice-regal appointment was announced on 6 June 2005 by the then Premier Geoff Gallop and he was sworn in at Government House, Perth on 18 January 2006 by the Chief Justice of...
, designated 17 principal executive offices of the Government under section 43(2) of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899. The following ministers and parliamentary secretaries were then appointed to the positions, and served until the reconstitution of the Ministry on 14 December 2010. The list below is ordered by decreasing seniority within the Cabinet, as indicated by the Government Gazette and the Hansard index. Blue entries indicate members of the Liberal Party, green entries indicate members of the National Party, and grey indicates an Independent.
Office | Minister |
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Premier Premier of Western Australia The Premier of Western Australia is the head of the executive government in the Australian State of Western Australia. The Premier has similar functions in Western Australia to those performed by the Prime Minister of Australia at the national level, subject to the different Constitutions... Minister for State Development Treasurer Treasurer of Western Australia The Treasurer of the State of Western Australia is the title held by the Cabinet Minister who is responsible for the management of Western Australia's public sector finances, and for preparing and delivering the annual State Budget... (from 28 April 2010) |
Colin Barnett Colin Barnett Colin James Barnett , Australian politician, is the leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party, the 29th and current Premier of Western Australia since the 2008 election and served as the Treasurer of Western Australia in 2010. He was sworn into office by Governor Ken Michael on 23 September 2008... , MEc, MLA |
Deputy Premier Deputy Premier of Western Australia The Deputy Premier of Western Australia is a role in the Government of Western Australia assigned to a responsible Minister in the Australian state of Western Australia. It has second ranking behind the Premier of Western Australia in Cabinet, and its holder serves as Acting Premier during absence... Minister for Health Minister for Indigenous Affairs |
Dr Kim Hames Kim Hames Dr. Kim Desmond Hames, MBBS, JP, MLA is a Western Australian politician and Deputy Premier of Western Australia under Colin Barnett... , MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, or in Latin Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae , are the two first professional degrees awarded upon graduation from medical school in medicine and surgery by universities in various countries... , JP Justice of the Peace A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions... , MLA |
Minister for Mines and Petroleum Minister for Fisheries Minister for Electoral Affairs |
Norman Moore, BA Bachelor of Arts A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both... , Dip.Ed. Diploma of Education The Diploma of Education, often abbreviated to DipEd or GradDipEd, is a postgraduate qualification offered in many Commonwealth countries including Australia, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom... , MLC |
Minister for Regional Development Minister for Lands Minister assisting the Minister for State Development Minister assisting the Minister for Transport |
Brendon Grylls Brendon Grylls Brendon John Grylls is an Australian politician and is currently the Member for Central Wheatbelt in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, as well as the Leader of the National Party of Western Australia. Grylls has been the Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Lands in the... , MLA |
Minister for Education Minister for Education (Western Australia) The Minister for Education of Western Australia 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 and Training under... Minister for Tourism Minister for Women's Interests (until 9 February 2009) |
Dr Elizabeth Constable, Dip.Ed., MA Master of Arts (postgraduate) A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees... , M.Ed. Master of Education The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in... , PhD, MLA |
Minister for Transport Minister for Disability Services |
Simon O'Brien Simon O'Brien (politician) The Hon. Simon O'Brien MLC is an Australian politician and Minister in the Western Australian Government.O'Brien was born in Subiaco, Western Australia and elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council in 1996 for the term commencing 22 May 1997 on a Liberal Party ticket representing the... , MLC |
Treasurer Treasurer of Western Australia The Treasurer of the State of Western Australia is the title held by the Cabinet Minister who is responsible for the management of Western Australia's public sector finances, and for preparing and delivering the annual State Budget... Minister for Commerce Minister for Science and Innovation Minister for Housing and Works |
Troy Buswell Troy Buswell Troy Raymond Buswell is currently the Liberal member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Vasse, and the Minister for Transport and Minister for Housing. He was Leader of the Opposition for several months in 2008, then served as Treasurer of Western Australia in the Barnett... , BEc, MLA (until 27 April 2010) |
Minister for Police Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Road Safety |
Rob Johnson Rob Johnson (politician) The Honourable Robert Frank Johnson MLA JP is an English Australian politician, being a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Hillarys.-Local politics:... , JP, MLA |
Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Racing and Gaming Minister assisting the Minister for Health |
Terry Waldron Terry Waldron Terrence Keith Waldron was born on 17 February 1951 in Subiaco, Australia. He has been a Nationals member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 2001, representing the electorate of Wagin, and is the deputy leader of the National Party of Western Australia.Waldron grew up... , MLA |
Minister for Planning Minister for Culture and the Arts Minister for the Environment (from 22 November 2010 to 14 December 2010) Minister for Youth (from 22 November 2010 to 14 December 2010) |
John Day John Day (Australian politician) The Hon. John Howard Dadley Day MLA is the current Member for Kalamunda in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly. He was elected to the 34th Parliament in 1993 and has been re-elected at every state election since.- Early life :... , BSc, BDSc, MLA |
Minister for Energy Minister for Training Minister for Workforce Development (from 17 November 2009) |
Peter Collier Peter Collier Peter Charles Collier is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2005, representing the North Metropolitan region... , BA, Dip.Ed., MLC |
Attorney-General Attorney-General of Western Australia The Attorney-General of Western Australia is the member of the Government of Western Australia responsible for maintenance and improvement of Western Australia's system of law and justice. Before the advent of representative government in 1870, the title was Advocate-General of Western Australia... Minister for Corrective Services |
Christian Porter Christian Porter Charles Christian Porter is a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Bateman and is Treasurer and Attorney-General in the Liberal-National government. He entered Parliament after winning the seat of Murdoch in a by-election in 2008 following... , BEc, BA (Hons), LL.B. Bachelor of Laws The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree... , MSc, MLA |
Minister for Child Protection Minister for Community Services Minister for Seniors and Volunteering Minister for Women's Interests (from 9 February 2009) |
Robyn McSweeney Robyn McSweeney Robyn Mary McSweeney is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2001, representing the region of South West.... , BA, MLC |
Minister for Water Minister for Mental Health |
Dr Graham Jacobs Graham Jacobs Graham Gibson Jacobs has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since 2008.First elected to the seat of Roe at the 2005 election, he has been the member for Eyre since the 2008 election following the abolition of his former seat.Jacobs was born in Benalla, Victoria... , MBBS, DRCOG DObst RCOG The medical post-nominal suffix DObst RCOG is awarded to obstetricians and gynaecologists who have gained the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists... , FRACGP Royal Australian College of General Practitioners The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners is the professional body for General Practitioners in Australia.The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is responsible for maintaining standards for quality clinical practice, education and training, and research in Australian... , FACRRM Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine has a current membership of around 2,500 including fellows, registrars, practitioners and students.-History:ACRRM was established in 1997.... , MLA |
Minister for Local Government Minister for Heritage Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests |
John Castrilli John Castrilli Giovanni "John" Mario Castrilli was born 22 November 1950 in Roccamandolfi in Italy. He has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Bunbury after winning the seat in the 2005 election.... , Dip.Acctg., MLA |
Minister for Agriculture and Food Minister for Forestry Minister assisting the Minister of Education |
Terry Redman Terry Redman Donald Terence Redman is an Australian politician. He has been a National Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 2005.... , BSc, Dip.Ed., MLA |
Minister for the Environment Minister for Youth |
Donna Faragher Donna Faragher Donna Evelyn Mary Faragher is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2005, representing the region of East Metropolitan.... , MLC (until 22 November 2010) |
Minister for Commerce Minister for Science and Innovation Minister for Housing and Works |
Bill Marmion Bill Marmion William Richard "Bill" Marmion is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2008 state election, representing Nedlands. He won the seat after defeating sitting Liberal-turned-Independent MLA Sue Walker... , BE Bachelor of Engineering The Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at universities in Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland , Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Korea,... , MBA Master of Business Administration The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out... , MLA (from 28 April 2010) |
Parliamentary Secretaries |
Murray Cowper Murray Cowper Murray John Cowper is an Australian politician, having served in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since 2005 as the Liberal member for Murray-Wellington.... , Dip.Bus.Mgt., Dip.Srch.Resc., MLA Bill Marmion Bill Marmion William Richard "Bill" Marmion is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2008 state election, representing Nedlands. He won the seat after defeating sitting Liberal-turned-Independent MLA Sue Walker... , BE Bachelor of Engineering The Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at universities in Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland , Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Korea,... , MBA Master of Business Administration The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out... , MLA (until 28 April 2010) Michael Mischin Michael Mischin Michael Mischin is an Australian politician.Born in Subiaco, Western Australia, he was a barrister and solicitor before entering politics, and was Senior State Prosecutor with the Director of Public Prosecutions for Western Australia. He had received a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of... , MLC (from 11 August 2009) Helen Morton Helen Morton Helen Margaret Morton is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2005, representing the region of East Metropolitan.... , MLC Tony Simpson Tony Simpson Anthony James Simpson is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 2005, representing the electorate of Serpentine-Jarrahdale from 2005 to 2008 and the electorate of Darling Range since the 2008 election.He was born in... , MLA Wendy Duncan Wendy Duncan Wendy Maxine Duncan is an Australian politician from Western Australia. She has been a Nationals member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2008, representing the region of Agricultural.... , BA, Grad.Dip.Bus., MLC Barry House Barry House Barry John House is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 1987, representing the region of South West.House was born in Busselton, Western Australia... , BEc, JP, MLC (until 27 May 2009) |
- On 27 April 2010, Troy BuswellTroy BuswellTroy Raymond Buswell is currently the Liberal member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Vasse, and the Minister for Transport and Minister for Housing. He was Leader of the Opposition for several months in 2008, then served as Treasurer of Western Australia in the Barnett...
resigned from the ministry following questions arising from a personal affair with GreensGreens Western AustraliaThe Greens Western Australia is the state branch of the Australian Greens in Western Australia. The Greens WA was formed following the merger of the WA Greens and the Green Earth Alliance...
MP Adele CarlesAdele CarlesAdele Simone Carles is an Australian politician. She has been a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since May 2009, representing the electorate of Fremantle. Initially elected as a Greens WA member, she resigned from the party on 6 May 2010 to sit as an independent...
. The following day, Premier Colin BarnettColin BarnettColin James Barnett , Australian politician, is the leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party, the 29th and current Premier of Western Australia since the 2008 election and served as the Treasurer of Western Australia in 2010. He was sworn into office by Governor Ken Michael on 23 September 2008...
assumed the role of Treasurer, while Buswell's remaining portfolios were transferred to Bill MarmionBill MarmionWilliam Richard "Bill" Marmion is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2008 state election, representing Nedlands. He won the seat after defeating sitting Liberal-turned-Independent MLA Sue Walker...
, who had hitherto been a parliamentary secretary.
First Ministry (reconstituted)
On 14 December 2010, a number of changes were made to the Ministry. The most notable were the re-appointment of Troy Buswell to the Ministry as Minister for Transport and Minister for Housing and the promotion of Christian Porter to Treasurer to replace Colin Barnett. The GovernorGovernor of Western Australia
The Governor of Western Australia is the representative in Western Australia of Australia's Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The Governor performs important constitutional, ceremonial and community functions, including:* presiding over the Executive Council;...
, Ken Michael
Ken Michael
Kenneth Comninos Michael, AC was the 32nd Governor of Western Australia, succeeding Lieutenant-General John Sanderson.His vice-regal appointment was announced on 6 June 2005 by the then Premier Geoff Gallop and he was sworn in at Government House, Perth on 18 January 2006 by the Chief Justice of...
, designated 17 principal executive offices of the Government under section 43(2) of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899. The following ministers and parliamentary secretaries were then appointed to the positions. The list below is ordered by decreasing seniority within the Cabinet, as indicated by the Government Gazette and the Hansard index. Blue entries indicate members of the Liberal Party, green entries indicate members of the National Party, and grey indicates an Independent.
Office | Minister |
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Premier Premier of Western Australia The Premier of Western Australia is the head of the executive government in the Australian State of Western Australia. The Premier has similar functions in Western Australia to those performed by the Prime Minister of Australia at the national level, subject to the different Constitutions... Minister for State Development |
Colin Barnett Colin Barnett Colin James Barnett , Australian politician, is the leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party, the 29th and current Premier of Western Australia since the 2008 election and served as the Treasurer of Western Australia in 2010. He was sworn into office by Governor Ken Michael on 23 September 2008... , MEc, MLA |
Deputy Premier Deputy Premier of Western Australia The Deputy Premier of Western Australia is a role in the Government of Western Australia assigned to a responsible Minister in the Australian state of Western Australia. It has second ranking behind the Premier of Western Australia in Cabinet, and its holder serves as Acting Premier during absence... Minister for Health Minister for Tourism |
Dr Kim Hames Kim Hames Dr. Kim Desmond Hames, MBBS, JP, MLA is a Western Australian politician and Deputy Premier of Western Australia under Colin Barnett... , MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, or in Latin Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae , are the two first professional degrees awarded upon graduation from medical school in medicine and surgery by universities in various countries... , JP Justice of the Peace A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions... , MLA |
Minister for Mines and Petroleum Minister for Fisheries Minister for Electoral Affairs |
Norman Moore, BA Bachelor of Arts A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both... , Dip.Ed. Diploma of Education The Diploma of Education, often abbreviated to DipEd or GradDipEd, is a postgraduate qualification offered in many Commonwealth countries including Australia, Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom... , MLC |
Minister for Regional Development Minister for Lands Minister assisting the Minister for State Development |
Brendon Grylls Brendon Grylls Brendon John Grylls is an Australian politician and is currently the Member for Central Wheatbelt in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, as well as the Leader of the National Party of Western Australia. Grylls has been the Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Lands in the... , MLA |
Treasurer Treasurer of Western Australia The Treasurer of the State of Western Australia is the title held by the Cabinet Minister who is responsible for the management of Western Australia's public sector finances, and for preparing and delivering the annual State Budget... Attorney-General Attorney-General of Western Australia The Attorney-General of Western Australia is the member of the Government of Western Australia responsible for maintenance and improvement of Western Australia's system of law and justice. Before the advent of representative government in 1870, the title was Advocate-General of Western Australia... |
Christian Porter Christian Porter Charles Christian Porter is a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Bateman and is Treasurer and Attorney-General in the Liberal-National government. He entered Parliament after winning the seat of Murdoch in a by-election in 2008 following... , BEc, BA (Hons), LL.B. Bachelor of Laws The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree... , MSc, MLA |
Minister for Education Minister for Education (Western Australia) The Minister for Education of Western Australia 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 and Training under... |
Dr Elizabeth Constable, Dip.Ed., MA Master of Arts (postgraduate) A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees... , M.Ed. Master of Education The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in... , PhD, MLA |
Minister for Finance Minister for Commerce Minister for Small Business |
Simon O'Brien Simon O'Brien (politician) The Hon. Simon O'Brien MLC is an Australian politician and Minister in the Western Australian Government.O'Brien was born in Subiaco, Western Australia and elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council in 1996 for the term commencing 22 May 1997 on a Liberal Party ticket representing the... , MLC |
Minister for Police Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Road Safety |
Rob Johnson Rob Johnson (politician) The Honourable Robert Frank Johnson MLA JP is an English Australian politician, being a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Hillarys.-Local politics:... , JP, MLA |
Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Racing and Gaming |
Terry Waldron Terry Waldron Terrence Keith Waldron was born on 17 February 1951 in Subiaco, Australia. He has been a Nationals member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 2001, representing the electorate of Wagin, and is the deputy leader of the National Party of Western Australia.Waldron grew up... , MLA |
Minister for Planning Minister for Culture and the Arts Minister for Science and Innovation |
John Day John Day (Australian politician) The Hon. John Howard Dadley Day MLA is the current Member for Kalamunda in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly. He was elected to the 34th Parliament in 1993 and has been re-elected at every state election since.- Early life :... , BSc, BDSc, MLA |
Minister for Energy Minister for Training and Workforce Development Minister for Indigenous Affairs |
Peter Collier Peter Collier Peter Charles Collier is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2005, representing the North Metropolitan region... , BA, Dip.Ed., MLC |
Minister for Transport Minister for Housing |
Troy Buswell Troy Buswell Troy Raymond Buswell is currently the Liberal member for the Western Australian Legislative Assembly seat of Vasse, and the Minister for Transport and Minister for Housing. He was Leader of the Opposition for several months in 2008, then served as Treasurer of Western Australia in the Barnett... , BEc, MLA |
Minister for Child Protection Minister for Community Services Minister for Seniors and Volunteering Minister for Women's Interests Minister for Youth |
Robyn McSweeney Robyn McSweeney Robyn Mary McSweeney is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2001, representing the region of South West.... , BA, MLC |
Minister for Local Government Minister for Heritage Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests |
John Castrilli John Castrilli Giovanni "John" Mario Castrilli was born 22 November 1950 in Roccamandolfi in Italy. He has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Bunbury after winning the seat in the 2005 election.... , Dip.Acctg., MLA |
Minister for Agriculture and Food Minister for Forestry Minister for Corrective Services |
Terry Redman Terry Redman Donald Terence Redman is an Australian politician. He has been a National Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 2005.... , BSc, Dip.Ed., MLA |
Minister for the Environment Minister for Water |
Bill Marmion Bill Marmion William Richard "Bill" Marmion is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2008 state election, representing Nedlands. He won the seat after defeating sitting Liberal-turned-Independent MLA Sue Walker... , BE Bachelor of Engineering The Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at universities in Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland , Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Korea,... , MBA Master of Business Administration The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out... , MLA |
Minister for Mental Health Minister for Disability Services |
Helen Morton Helen Morton Helen Margaret Morton is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2005, representing the region of East Metropolitan.... , MLC |
Parliamentary Secretaries |
Murray Cowper Murray Cowper Murray John Cowper is an Australian politician, having served in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since 2005 as the Liberal member for Murray-Wellington.... , Dip.Bus.Mgt., Dip.Srch.Resc., MLA Wendy Duncan Wendy Duncan Wendy Maxine Duncan is an Australian politician from Western Australia. She has been a Nationals member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2008, representing the region of Agricultural.... , BA, Grad.Dip.Bus., MLC Donna Faragher Donna Faragher Donna Evelyn Mary Faragher is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Council since 2005, representing the region of East Metropolitan.... , MLC Liza Harvey Liza Harvey Liza Mary Harvey is an Australian politician. She has been a Liberal Party member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since the 2008 state election, representing the new seat of Scarborough... , MLA Michael Mischin Michael Mischin Michael Mischin is an Australian politician.Born in Subiaco, Western Australia, he was a barrister and solicitor before entering politics, and was Senior State Prosecutor with the Director of Public Prosecutions for Western Australia. He had received a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of... , LL.B. (Hons.), B. Juris, MLC Tony Simpson Tony Simpson Anthony James Simpson is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly since February 2005, representing the electorate of Serpentine-Jarrahdale from 2005 to 2008 and the electorate of Darling Range since the 2008 election.He was born in... , MLA |