Berejiklian ministry (2017–2019) explained

Cabinet Name:First Berejiklian ministry
Cabinet Number:96th
Jurisdiction:New South Wales
Flag:Flag of New South Wales.svg
Flag Border:true
Government Head:Gladys Berejiklian
Government Head Title:Premier
Deputy Government Head:John Barilaro
Deputy Government Head Title:Deputy Premier
State Head:Queen Elizabeth II
State Head Title:Monarch
Governor:David Hurley
Members Number:23
Total Number:23
Political Party:LiberalNational Coalition
Legislature Status:Majority Coalition Government
Opposition Cabinet:New South Wales Shadow Cabinet
Opposition Party:Labor
Opposition Leader:Luke Foley (2017–2018)
Michael Daley (2018–2019)
Last Election:2019 state election
Previous:Second Baird ministry
Successor:Second Berejiklian ministry

The First Berejiklian ministry was the 96th ministry of the Government of New South Wales, and was led by Gladys Berejiklian, the state's 45th Premier.

The LiberalNational coalition ministry was formed on 23 January 2017, immediately following the resignation of the previous Premier, Mike Baird. Berejiklian and Nationals leader, John Barilaro, were sworn in at Government House, Sydney by Governor David Hurley on the same day.[1] [2] [3]

On 29 January, Premier Berejiklian announced a reorganisation of the ministry, with the full ministry sworn in by the Governor on 30 January 2017.[4] [5] [6] [7]

The ministry covered the period from 23 January 2017 until 23 March 2019 when the 2019 state election was held, resulting in the re-election of the Coalition; with Berejiklian as leader and the Second Berejiklian ministry being formed.[8]

Composition of ministry

Portfolio Minister Party Term start Term end Term in office
Premier width=8% 23 January 201723 March 2019
Deputy Premier 
Minister for Regional New South Wales
Minister for Skills
Minister for Small Business
Treasurer 30 January 2017
Minister for Industrial Relations
Minister for Primary Industries MLC 
Minister for Regional Water
Minister for Trade and Industry
Minister for Resources MLC 
Minister for Energy and Utilities
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
Minister for Planning
Minister for Housing
Special Minister of State
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure
Minister for Health
Minister for Medical Research
Minister for Education
Attorney General
Minister for Police 
Minister for Emergency Services
Minister for Finance, Services and Property 
Minister for Family and Community Services
Minister for Social Housing
Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Minister for Lands and Forestry 
Minister for Racing
Minister for Counter Terrorism 
Minister for Corrections
Minister for Veterans Affairs
Minister for the Environment
Minister for Local Government
Minister for Heritage
Minister for Western Sydney
Minister for WestConnex
Minister for Sport
Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight 
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation 
Minister for Tourism and Major Events 
Assistant Minister for Skills
Minister for Mental Health 
Minister for Women
Minister for Ageing
Minister for Early Childhood Education MLC 
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Assistant Minister for Education
Minister for Multiculturalism 
Minister for Disability Services
 Ministers are members of the Legislative Assembly unless otherwise noted.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swearing-In of The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, the 45th Premier of New South Wales, and The Honourable John Barilaro MP, Deputy Premier. Vice Regal Program. Governor of New South Wales. 27 January 2017. 23 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202042336/https://www.governor.nsw.gov.au/governor/vice-regal-program/monday-23-january-2017/. 2 February 2017. dead.
  2. Web site: Ministers. www.parliament.nsw.gov.au. Parliament of New South Wales. 27 January 2017.
  3. News: Clennell. Andrew. Premier Gladys Berejiklian plans major reshuffle for cabinet. 27 January 2017. The Daily Telegraph. 26 January 2017.
  4. News: NSW Cabinet reshuffle: Premier Gladys Berejiklian announces big changes to front bench . . Australia . Vukovic, Dom. Gerathy, Sarah . McDonald, Philippa . 29 January 2017 . 29 January 2017.
  5. News: NSW reshuffle: Gladys Berejiklian axes Adrian Piccoli and Duncan Gay from cabinet . . Australia . 29 January 2017 . 29 January 2017.
  6. News: Anthony Roberts, Brad Hazzard take key roles in Gladys Berejiklian reshuffle . . Robertson, James . 28 January 2017 . 29 January 2017.
  7. News: AAP. Refreshed NSW cabinet sworn in. 30 January 2017. Sky News. Australia. 30 January 2017. 30 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210630021006/https://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2017/01/30/refreshed-nsw-cabinet-to-be-sworn-in.html. dead.
  8. Web site: Former Members . 2020-11-16 . Members of Parliament . Parliament of New South Wales.