Baird ministry (2014–2015) explained

Cabinet Name:First Baird ministry
Cabinet Number:94th
Jurisdiction:New South Wales
Flag:Flag of New South Wales.svg
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Government Head:Mike Baird
Government Head Title:Premier
Deputy Government Head:Andrew Stoner
Troy Grant
State Head:Queen Elizabeth II
State Head Title:Monarch
Governor:Marie Bashir (until October 2014)
David Hurley (from October 2014)
Members Number:22
Political Party:LiberalNational Coalition
Legislature Status:Majority Coalition Government
Opposition Party:Labor
Opposition Leader:John Robertson (2011-2014)
Linda Burney (2014-2015 interim)
Luke Foley (2015)
Last Election:2015 state election
Previous:O'Farrell ministry
Successor:Second Baird ministry

The Baird ministry (2014–2015) or First Baird ministry was the 94th ministry of the Government of New South Wales, and was led by Mike Baird, the state's 44th Premier.[1]

The LiberalNational coalition ministry was formed following the announcement by Barry O'Farrell on 16 April 2014 that he would resign as Premier.[2] Baird was elected as leader of the Liberal Party on 17 April 2014 and was sworn in as Premier together with his ministry on 23 April 2014 at Government House by the Governor of New South Wales Marie Bashir.[3] [4]

The ministry covered the period from 17 April 2014 until 2 April 2015 when the Second Baird ministry was formed, following the re-election of the Coalition at the 2015 state election.[5]

Composition of ministry

The first rearrangement occurred in May 2014 when Mike Gallacher resigned from the ministry after he was named at the Independent Commission Against Corruption for alleged involvement in a corrupt scheme to receive illegal political donations.[6] [7] The second rearrangement occurred in October 2014 following the resignation of Andrew Stoner as Deputy Premier and Leader of the National Party citing family reasons.[8] Troy Grant was elected unopposed to succeed him as leader of the Nationals.[9]

Portfolio Minister Party Term commence Term end Term of office
Premier align=center 17 April 20142 April 2015align=right
Minister for Infrastructure23 April 2014
Minister for Western Sydney
Deputy Premier align=center 17 April 201417 October 2014align=right
Minister for Trade and Investment23 April 2014
Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services
Minister for Tourism and Major Events
Deputy Premier17 October 20142 April 2015
Minister for Trade and Investment
Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services
Minister for Tourism and Major Events
Minister for Small Businessalign=center 23 April 2014align=center 17 October 2014align=right
align=center 17 October 2014align=center 2 April 2015align=right
Minister for the North Coastalign=center 23 April 2014align=center 17 October 2014align=right
MLCalign=center 17 October 2014align=center 2 April 2015align=right
Minister for Transport 23 April 20142 April 2015
Minister for the Hunter.
Minister for Education 
Minister for Police and Emergency Services MLC align=center 2 May 2014align=right
align=center 7 May 2014align=center 2 April 2015align=right
Minister for Industrial Relations MLCalign=center 23 April 2014align=center 2 May 2014align=right
align=center 7 May 2014align=center 2 April 2015align=right
Minister for the Central Coast MLCalign=center 23 April 2014align=center 2 May 2014align=right
align=center 7 May 2014align=center 2 April 2015align=right
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Leader of the Government in Legislative Council
MLCalign=center 23 April 2014align=center 2 May 2014align=right
MLC align=center 7 May 2014align=center 2 April 2015align=right
Minister for Roads and Freight 23 April 20142 April 2015
Minister for Resources and Energy 
Special Minister of State
Minister for Health
Minister for Medical Research
Treasurer
Minister for Planning
Minister for Women
Attorney General
Minister for Justice
Minister for Family and Community Services
Minister for Primary Industries 
Assistant Minister for Tourism and Major Eventsalign=center 17 October 2014align=right
Minister for Regional Tourismalign=center 17 October 2014align=center 2 April 2015align=right
Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water23 April 20142 April 2015
Minister for Western New South Wales
Minister for Ageing MLC 
Minister for Disability Services
Minister for the Illawarra
Minister for Fair Tradingalign=center 23 April 2014align=center 7 May 2014align=right
, MLCalign=center 7 May 20142 April 2015align=right
Minister for Sport and Recreation23 April 2014
Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney
Minister for Citizenship and Communities
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Minister for Veterans Affairs
Assistant Minister for Education
Minister for the Environment
Minister for Heritage
Assistant Minister for Planning
Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing 
Minister for Finance and Services 
Minister for Local Government 
Minister for Mental Health 
Assistant Minister for Health
 Ministers are members of the Legislative Assembly unless otherwise noted.

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. News: Nicholls. Sean. Mike Baird's cabinet reshuffle a preparation for next election. 23 April 2014. . 22 April 2014.
  2. News: Mike Baird named new NSW Premier after Barry O'Farrell resignation . . Australia . 18 April 2014 . 23 April 2014 .
  3. News: Swearing in ceremony for new NSW Premier . . Australia . 23 April 2014 . 23 April 2014 .
  4. News: NSW premier Mike Baird's new Cabinet straight to work after being sworn-in at Government House . . Australia . 23 April 2014 . 23 April 2014 .
  5. Web site: Former Members . 2020-11-16 . Members of Parliament . Parliament of New South Wales.
  6. News: ICAC: NSW Police Minister Mike Gallacher resigns over corruption watchdog probe. 2 May 2014. . 2 May 2014.
  7. News: Mike Gallacher had to resign over ICAC claim, Mike Baird says . Whitbourn . Michaela . Nicholls . Sean . Howden . Saffron . 2 May 2014 . . 3 May 2014.
  8. News: Gerathy. Sarah. Andrew Stoner resigns as NSW Deputy Premier and Nationals leader; will also retire at next election. 15 October 2014. . 16 October 2014.
  9. News: New NSW Nationals leader and Deputy Premier Troy Grant is not easily categorised. Hasham . Nicole. 16 October 2014. The Sydney Morning Herald. 9 January 2015.