Brand-Nalder Ministry
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The Brand-Nalder Ministry was the 24th Ministry of the Government of Western Australia
, led by Liberal
Premier David Brand
and his deputy, Country Party
leader Crawford Nalder. It succeeded the Brand-Watts Ministry
on 1 February 1962 following the Deputy Premier's retirement from politics. The ministry was followed by the Tonkin Ministry
on 3 March 1971 after the Coalition lost government at the state election
held on 23 February.
, constituted the Ministry. He designated 10 principal executive offices of the Government and appointed the following ministers to their positions, who served until the reconstitution of the Ministry after the 1965 state 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, whilst green entries indicate members of the National Country Party. The members of the Ministry were:
, constituted the Ministry. He designated 10 principal executive offices of the Government and appointed the following ministers to their positions, who served until the end of the Ministry. Two honorary ministers were also appointed; following the passage of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1965 (No.2 of 1965) on 13 August 1965, the ministry grew to include 12 members and the two honorary ministers, Ray O'Connor
and Graham MacKinnon, were brought into the Ministry.
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...
, led by 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...
Premier David Brand
David Brand
Sir David Brand KCMG was the 19th and longest serving Premier of Western Australia and a Member of the Legislative Assembly from 1945 to 1975.-Early life:...
and his deputy, Country Party
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....
leader Crawford Nalder. It succeeded the Brand-Watts Ministry
Brand-Watts Ministry
The Brand-Watts Ministry was the 23rd Ministry of the Government of Western Australia, led by Liberal Premier David Brand and his deputy, Country Party leader Arthur Watts. It succeeded the Hawke ministry on 2 April 1959, following the defeat of the Labor government at the 1959 election twelve days...
on 1 February 1962 following the Deputy Premier's retirement from politics. The ministry was followed by the Tonkin Ministry
Tonkin Ministry (Western Australia)
The Tonkin Ministry was the 25th Ministry of the Government of Western Australia, led by Labor Premier John Tonkin and deputy Herb Graham . It commenced on 3 March 1971, eleven days after the Brand-Nalder Ministry, led by Premier David Brand of the Liberal Party, was defeated at the 1971 election...
on 3 March 1971 after the Coalition lost government at the state election
Western Australian state election, 1971
Elections were held in the state of Western Australia on 20 February 1971 to elect all 51 members to the Legislative Assembly and 15 members to the 30-seat Legislative Council...
held on 23 February.
First Ministry
On 1 February 1962, the Governor, Sir Charles GairdnerCharles Gairdner
General Sir Charles Henry Gairdner, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, CB was a British Army general during World War II and was Governor of Western Australia from 1951 to 1963, and Governor of Tasmania from 1963 to 1968.-Early life:...
, constituted the Ministry. He designated 10 principal executive offices of the Government and appointed the following ministers to their positions, who served until the reconstitution of the Ministry after the 1965 state election
Western Australian state election, 1965
Elections were held in the state of Western Australia on 20 February 1965 to elect all 50 members to the Legislative Assembly and 15 members to the 30-seat Legislative Council...
.
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, whilst green entries indicate members of the National Country Party. The members of the Ministry were:
| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
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... 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 Tourism |
David Brand David Brand Sir David Brand KCMG was the 19th and longest serving Premier of Western Australia and a Member of the Legislative Assembly from 1945 to 1975.-Early life:... , 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 Agriculture Minister for Electricity (from 12 April 1962) |
Crawford Nalder, MLA |
Minister for Industrial Development Minister for the North-West Minister for Railways |
Charles Court Charles Court Sir Charles Walter Michael Court, was a Western Australian politician, 21st Premier of Western Australia and member for the seat of Nedlands for the Liberal Party for nearly 30 years.-Early life:... , OBE, MLA |
Minister for Works Minister for Water Supplies Minister for Labour (from 12 April 1962) |
Gerald Wild, MLA |
Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Minister for Mines Minister for Housing Minister for Justice |
Arthur Griffith Arthur Griffith (Australian politician) Sir Arthur Frederick Griffith was an Australian politician, and a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1950 until 1953 representing the seat of Canning, and a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council representing the Suburban and North Metropolitan provinces from... , MLC |
Minister for Lands Minister for Forests Minister for Immigration Minister for Labour (until 12 April 1962) |
William Bovell, MLA |
Chief Secretary Minister for Health Minister for Fisheries |
Ross Hutchinson Ross Hutchinson Ross Hutchinson was an Australian rules footballer, coach and politician. He played for and coached East Fremantle, West Perth and South Fremantle in the West Australian National Football League before spending 27 years as a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.An alumnus of... , DPC, MLA |
Minister for Local Government Minister for Town Planning Minister for Child Welfare |
Leslie Logan, MLC |
Minister for Transport Minister for Police Minister for Native Welfare |
George Cornell, MLA (until 12 April 1962) |
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 Electricity (until 12 April 1962) Minister for Native Welfare (from 12 April 1962) |
Edgar Lewis, MLA |
Minister for Transport Minister for Police |
James Craig, MLA (from 12 April 1962) |
Second Ministry
On 16 March 1965, the Governor, Major-General Sir Douglas KendrewDouglas Kendrew
Major General Sir Douglas Anthony Kendrew, KCMG, CB, CBE, DSO & Three Bars, was a British rugby player and military officer, who became Governor of Western Australia 1963-1974.- Early years :...
, constituted the Ministry. He designated 10 principal executive offices of the Government and appointed the following ministers to their positions, who served until the end of the Ministry. Two honorary ministers were also appointed; following the passage of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1965 (No.2 of 1965) on 13 August 1965, the ministry grew to include 12 members and the two honorary ministers, Ray O'Connor
Ray O'Connor
Raymond James "Ray" O'Connor was the 22nd Premier of Western Australia.-Pre-political life:He was born in Perth and attended schools in towns of Narrogin and York, and St Patrick's Boys' School in Perth...
and Graham MacKinnon, were brought into the Ministry.
| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
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... 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 Tourism |
David Brand David Brand Sir David Brand KCMG was the 19th and longest serving Premier of Western Australia and a Member of the Legislative Assembly from 1945 to 1975.-Early life:... , 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 Agriculture Minister for Electricity |
Crawford Nalder, MLA |
Minister for Industrial Development Minister for the North-West Minister for Railways (until 16 February 1967) Minister for Transport (until 17 August 1965) |
Charles Court Charles Court Sir Charles Walter Michael Court, was a Western Australian politician, 21st Premier of Western Australia and member for the seat of Nedlands for the Liberal Party for nearly 30 years.-Early life:... , OBE, MLA |
Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Minister for Mines Minister for Justice |
Arthur Griffith Arthur Griffith (Australian politician) Sir Arthur Frederick Griffith was an Australian politician, and a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1950 until 1953 representing the seat of Canning, and a member of the Western Australian Legislative Council representing the Suburban and North Metropolitan provinces from... , MLC |
Minister for Lands Minister for Forests Minister for Immigration |
William Bovell, MLA |
Minister for Health (until 17 August 1965) Minister for Fisheries and Fauna (until 17 August 1965) Minister for Works Minister for Water Supplies |
Ross Hutchinson Ross Hutchinson Ross Hutchinson was an Australian rules footballer, coach and politician. He played for and coached East Fremantle, West Perth and South Fremantle in the West Australian National Football League before spending 27 years as a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly.An alumnus of... , DPC, MLA |
Minister for Local Government Minister for Town Planning Minister for Child Welfare |
Leslie Logan, MLC |
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 Native Welfare |
Edgar Lewis, MLA |
Chief Secretary Minister for Police Minister for Traffic |
James Craig, MLA |
Minister for Housing Minister for Labour (from 12 April 1962) |
Des O'Neil, DipEd, MLA |
Minister for Transport Minister for Railways (from 16 February 1967) |
Ray O'Connor Ray O'Connor Raymond James "Ray" O'Connor was the 22nd Premier of Western Australia.-Pre-political life:He was born in Perth and attended schools in towns of Narrogin and York, and St Patrick's Boys' School in Perth... , MLA (from 17 August 1965) |
Minister for Health Minister for Fisheries and Fauna Minister for Environmental Protection (from 10 December 1970) |
Graham MacKinnon, ED, JP, MLC (from 17 August 1965) |