Hamer Ministry
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The Hamer Ministry was the 59th ministry of the Government of Victoria
. It was led by the Premier of Victoria, Rupert Hamer
, of the Liberal Party of Australia
. The ministry was sworn in on 24 August 1972.
Government of Victoria
The Government of Victoria, under the Constitution of Australia, ceded certain legislative and judicial powers to the Commonwealth, but retained complete independence in all other areas...
. It was led by the Premier of Victoria, Rupert Hamer
Rupert Hamer
Sir Rupert James Hamer, AC, KCMG, ED , generally known until he was knighted in 1982 as Dick Hamer, Australian Liberal Party politician, was the 39th Premier of Victoria, serving from 1972 to 1981.-Early years:...
, of the Liberal Party of Australia
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...
. The ministry was sworn in on 24 August 1972.
Portfolios
| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
Premier Treasurer Treasurer of Victoria The Treasurer of Victoria is the title held by the Cabinet Minister who is responsible for the financial management of Victoria’s budget sector. This primarily includes:* preparation and delivery of the annual State Budget;... Minister of the Arts |
The Hon Rupert Hamer Rupert Hamer Sir Rupert James Hamer, AC, KCMG, ED , generally known until he was knighted in 1982 as Dick Hamer, Australian Liberal Party politician, was the 39th Premier of Victoria, serving from 1972 to 1981.-Early years:... , MLA |
Deputy Premier Deputy Premier of Victoria The Deputy Premier of Victoria is the second-most senior officer in the Government of Victoria. The Deputy Premiership has been a ministerial portfolio since , and the Deputy Premier is appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Premier.... Minister of Education |
The Hon Lindsay Thompson Lindsay Thompson Lindsay Hamilton Simpson Thompson AO, CMG , Australian Liberal Party politician, was the 40th Premier of Victoria from June 1981 to April 1982... , MLA |
Minister of Agriculture |
The Hon Sir Gilbert Chandler Gilbert Chandler Sir Gilbert Lawrence Chandler, CMG, KBE was a Liberal Party of Australia politician who served in the Bolte Ministry in Victoria.... , MLC |
Attorney-General Attorney-General of Victoria (Australia) The Attorney-General of Victoria is a ministry of the Government of Victoria with responsibility for the state's courts and tribunals. The Attorney General is a senior minister in the state government and the First Law Officer of the State.... |
The Hon Sir George Reid, MLA |
Chief Secretary Minister of Forests |
The Hon Edward Meagher, MLA |
Minister for Fuel and Power Minister of Mines |
The Hon Jim Balfour, MLA |
Minister of Health |
The Hon John Rossiter, MLA |
Minister of Transport |
The Hon Vernon Wilcox Vernon Wilcox Vernon Francis Wilcox CBE QC was an Australian politician. In a political career spanning twenty years, he represented the electorate of Camberwell in the Victorian Legislative Assembly and held many positions in the Victorian Cabinet... , MLC |
Minister of Housing Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (until 11 January 1975) |
The Hon Vance Dickie, MLC |
Minister for Conservation Minister of Lands Minister of Soldier Settlement |
The Hon Bill Borthwick Bill Borthwick William Archibald "Bill" Borthwick AM was an Australian politician. Borthwick was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the electorates of Scoresby and Monbulk .... , MLA |
Minister of Labour and Industry Minister for Consumer Affairs Minister for Federal Affairs (from 18 February 1975) |
The Hon Joe Rafferty, MLA |
Minister for State Development and Decentralization Minister of Tourism Minister of Immigration |
The Hon Murray Byrne, MLC |
Minister for Social Welfare Minister for Youth and Recreation |
The Hon Ian Smith Ian Smith (Australian politician) Ian Winton Smith is a former Victoria, Australia Liberal Party of Australia politician. He represented the Electoral district of Warrnambool in the State of Victoria as a MLA from 1967 until 1983. He resigned to unsuccessfully contest Liberal Party pre-selection for the Federal Division of Wannon... , MLA |
Minister of Water Supply Minister of Public Works |
The Hon Roberts Dunstan, MLA |
Minister for Local Government |
The Hon Alan Hunt Alan Hunt (politician) Alan John Hunt AM is an Australian politician, having been a member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1961 until 1992.... , MLC |
Minister without Portfolio |
The Hon Alan Scanlan, MLA |