The Borbidge Ministry was a Ministry of the Government of Queensland

Government of Queensland

The Government of Queensland is commonly known as the "Queensland Government".The form of the Government of Queensland is prescribed in its Constitution, which dates from 1859, although it has been amended many times since then...

, led by National Party

National Party of Australia

The National Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Traditionally representing graziers, farmers and rural voters generally, it began as the The Country Party, but adopted the name The National Country Party in 1975, changed to The National Party of Australia in 1982. The party is...

 Premier Rob Borbidge

Rob Borbidge

Robert Edward Borbidge AO , Australian politician, was the 35th Premier of Queensland, and leader of the Queensland branch of the National Party...

 and his deputy, Liberal

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...

 leader Joan Sheldon

Joan Sheldon

Joan Mary Sheldon is an Australian politician. She was a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 2004, representing the electorates of Landsborough and then Caloundra...

.
It commenced on 19 February 1996 after the Goss Ministry

Goss Ministry

The Goss Ministry was a Ministry of the Government of Queensland, led by Labor Premier Wayne Goss. It commenced on 7 December 1989, five days after the Cooper Ministry, led by Premier Russell Cooper of the National Party, was defeated at the 1989 election...

, led by Premier Wayne Goss

Wayne Goss

Wayne Keith Goss was Premier of Queensland from 7 December 1989 until 19 February 1996.-Early life:He was born at Mundubbera, Queensland and educated at Inala High School and the University of Queensland...

 of the Labor Party

Australian Labor Party

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, resigned following the loss of the Mundingburra by-election

Mundingburra state by-election, 1996

The Mundingburra state by-election, 1996 was a by-election held on 3 February 1996 for the Queensland Legislative Assembly seat of Mundingburra, located in the southern suburbs of Townsville...

 two weeks earlier. The Coalition party leaders were sworn in by the Governor of Queensland as a two-member cabinet. A week later, on 26 February 1996, they resigned so that a full ministry chosen by Caucus could be sworn in. The Borbidge Ministry was followed by the Beattie Ministry

Beattie Ministry

The Beattie Ministry was a Ministry of the Government of Queensland, led by Labor Premier Peter Beattie. It commenced on 26 June 1998, thirteen days after the Borbidge Ministry, led by Premier Rob Borbidge of the National Party, was defeated at the 1998 election...

 on 26 June 1998 upon the Government's defeat at the 1998 election.

First Ministry

On 26 February 1996, a full ministry of 18 cabinet ministers (consisting of 12 Nationals and 6 Liberals) and 3 parliamentary secretaries was sworn in. It served until the end of the Ministry on 26 June 1998 following the 1998 election.

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.

Office	Minister
Premier	Rob Borbidge Rob Borbidge Robert Edward Borbidge AO , Australian politician, was the 35th Premier of Queensland, and leader of the Queensland branch of the National Party... , MP
Deputy Premier Deputy Premier of Queensland The Deputy Premier of Queensland is a role in the Government of Queensland assigned to a responsible Minister in the Australian state of Queensland. It has second ranking behind the Premier of Queensland in Cabinet, and its holder serves as Acting Premier during absence or incapacity of the Premier... Treasurer Treasurer of Queensland The Treasurer of Queensland is the title held by the Cabinet minister who is responsible for the financial management of Queensland’s budget sector.-List of Queensland Treasurers:... Minister for the Arts	Joan Sheldon Joan Sheldon Joan Mary Sheldon is an Australian politician. She was a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1990 to 2004, representing the electorates of Landsborough and then Caloundra... , BPhysio, MP
Leader of the House Minister for Families Minister for Youth and Community Care	Kev Lingard Kev Lingard Kevin Rowson "Kev" Lingard is an Australian politician. He was a National member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 2009.... , BEdSt, BA, AEd, MP (until 13 February 1998)
Attorney-General Attorney-General of Queensland The Attorney-General of Queensland is a ministry of the Government of Queensland with responsibility for the state's legal and justice system.The current Attorney-General of Queensland is Paul Lucas.-List of Attorneys-General of Queensland:-References:... Minister for Justice	Denver Beanland Denver Beanland Denver Edward Beanland , Australian state politician. Denver was elected as an Alderman of the Brisbane City Council in 1976 and served on that Council, including a period as Deputy Lord Mayor of Brisbane until 1986. Denver was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly, in 1986, as the member... , MP
Minister for Police and Corrective Services Minister for Racing	Russell Cooper Russell Cooper Theo Russell Cooper is a former Australian National Party politician.He was Premier of Queensland for a period of 73 days, from 25 September 1989 to 7 December 1989... , MP
Minister for Health	Mike Horan Mike Horan Michael James "Mike" Horan is an Australian politician representing the seat of Toowoomba South in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since 18 May 1991. He was the Shadow Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries and now serves as Opposition Whip... , MP
Minister for Education	Bob Quinn Bob Quinn Bob, Rob, or Robert Quinn may refer to:* Bob Quinn * Bob Quinn , American baseball executive* Bob Quinn , his grandson, American baseball executive... , DipTeach, MP
Minister for Economic Development and Trade Minister assisting the Premier	Doug Slack Doug Slack Douglas John "Doug" Slack is a former Australian politician. He was the National Party member for Burnett in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 2001.... , MP
Minister for Tourism Minister for Small Business and Industry	Bruce Davidson Bruce Davidson Bruce Davidson is the name of:* Bruce Davidson , American equestrian* Bruce Davidson , American photographer* Bruce Davidson , Australian politician* Bruce Davidson -See also:* Bruce Davison, actor... , MP
Minister for Environment and Heritage	Brian Littleproud Brian Littleproud Brian George Littleproud is a former Australian politician. He was a National Party member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1983 to 2001, representing Condamine until 1992 and Western Downs thereafter.... , DipTeach, MP
Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Fisheries and Forestry	Trevor Perrett Trevor Perrett Trevor John Perrett is a former Australian politician. He was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1988 to 1998, representing the electorate of Barambah.... , MP (until 13 February 1998)
Minister for Local Government and Planning	Di McCauley, BA, MP
Minister for Training Minister for Industrial Relations	Santo Santoro Santo Santoro Santo Santoro , Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate from October 2002 to March 2007, representing the state of Queensland.... , BA, BEcon(Hons), MP
Minister for Natural Resources	Howard Hobbs Howard Hobbs Howard William Thomas Hobbs is an Australian politician representing the seat of Warrego in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since 1 November 1986. He was a member of the National Party of Australia until the Queensland division merged with the Liberal party to form the Liberal National Party... , MP (until 13 February 1998)
Minister for Transport  Minister for Main Roads	Vaughan Johnson Vaughan Johnson Vaughan Monroe Johnson is a retired American football linebacker.Johnson played college football at North Carolina State University. After college, he went to play in the USFL with the Jacksonville Bulls. Afterwards, he would go on to the NFL and play for the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia... , MP
Minister for Public Works and Housing	Ray Connor Ray Connor Raymond Thomas "Ray" Connor is a former Australian politician. He was the Liberal member for Nerang in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1989 to 2001.... , MP (until 28 April 1997)
Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Sport	Mick Veivers Mick Veivers Mick Veivers was the Member for Southport from 1987 to 2001 and was Minister for Emergency Services and Sport in the Borbidge Government. He had previously been a Rugby League international.... , MP
Minister for Public Works and Housing	Dr David Watson David Watson (Australian politician) David John Hopetoun Watson was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was educated at the University of Queensland and the University of Ohio before becoming an accountant. He was Professor of Accounting and Dean of Commerce and Economics at the University of Queensland before entering... , BCom(Hons), AAUQ (Qld), MA, PhD, FCPA, FCA, MP (from 28 April 1997)
Minister for Primary Industries Minister for Fisheries and Forestry	Marc Rowell Marc Rowell Marcus Hosking "Marc" Rowell is a former Australian politician. Born in Beecroft, New South Wales, he was a cane farmer and fruit grower in Queensland before entering politics. In 1989, he was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the National Party member for Hinchinbrook... , MP (from 16 February 1998)
Minister for Natural Resources	Lawrence Springborg Lawrence Springborg Lawrence James Springborg is an Australian politician and became Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Queensland since 2 April 2009. He was deputy leader of the new Liberal National Party... , MP (from 16 February 1998)
Minister for Families Minister for Youth and Community Care	Naomi Wilson Naomi Wilson Naomi Kate Wynn Wilson is a former Australian politician. She was a National Party member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1995 to 1998, representing the district of Mulgrave.... , BEd, DipTeach, MP (from 16 February 1998)
Parliamentary Secretaries	Mark Stoneman Mark Stoneman Mark Daniel Stoneman, born 26 June 1987 in Sunniside, Gateshead, is an English cricketer who has played first-class and List A cricket for Durham.... Dr David Watson David Watson (Australian politician) David John Hopetoun Watson was an Australian politician. Born in Sydney, he was educated at the University of Queensland and the University of Ohio before becoming an accountant. He was Professor of Accounting and Dean of Commerce and Economics at the University of Queensland before entering...  (until 28 April 1997) Naomi Wilson Naomi Wilson Naomi Kate Wynn Wilson is a former Australian politician. She was a National Party member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1995 to 1998, representing the district of Mulgrave....  (until 16 February 1998) Tony Fitzgerald Bob Harper (from 8 May 1997) Graham Healy Graham Healy Graham John Healy is a former Australian politician. He was the National Party member for Toowoomba North in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1992 to 2001.... (from 16 February 1998)