Second McGowan ministry explained

See also: First McGowan ministry.

Cabinet Name:Second McGowan Ministry
Cabinet Number:37th
Jurisdiction:Western Australia
Flag Border:true
Incumbent:Incumbent
State Head Title:Monarch
Government Head Title:Premier
Deputy Government Head Title:Deputy premier
Government Head:Mark McGowan
State Head:Elizabeth IICharles III
Governor:Kim BeazleyChris Dawson
Members Number:17
Political Party:Labor
Legislature Status:Majority Labor Government
Opposition Party:National
Opposition Leader:Mia Davies (2021–2023)
Shane Love (2023)
Election:2021 Western Australian state election
Previous:First McGowan ministry
Successor:Cook ministry

The Second McGowan Ministry was the 37th ministry of the Government of Western Australia. Led by the Premier Mark McGowan and Deputy Premier Roger Cook, it succeeded the First McGowan Ministry following the 2021 election and was sworn in on 19 March 2021.[1] [2]

Current composition

OfficeMinisterImage
Premier
Treasurer
Minister for Public Sector Management
Minister for Federal-State Relations
Mark McGowan, MLA
Deputy Premier
Minister for Health (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Medical Research (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
Minister for Science
Minister for Tourism (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for Commerce (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Roger Cook, MLA
Minister for Education and Training
Leader of the Legislative Council
Sue Ellery, MLC
Minister for Mental Health (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Industrial Relations (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Emergency Services (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for Innovation and ICT (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for Medical Research (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for Volunteering (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council
Stephen Dawson, MLC
Minister for Regional Development
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Minister for Hydrogen Industry
Alannah MacTiernan, MLC
Minister for Tourism (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Heritage
Minister for Culture and the Arts
Minister for Sport and Recreation (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for International Education (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Leader of the House
David Templeman, MLA
Attorney-General
Minister for Electoral Affairs
John Quigley, MLA
Minister for Police
Minister for Road Safety
Minister for Defence Industry
Minister for Veterans Issues
Paul Papalia, MLA
Minister for Energy
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Minister for Corrective Services
Minister for Industrial Relations (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Bill Johnston, MLA
Minister for Transport
Minister for Planning
Minister for Ports
Rita Saffioti, MLA
Minister for Finance
Minister for Lands (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Sport and Recreation (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for Racing and Gaming (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Tony Buti, MLA
Minister for Child Protection
Minister for Women's Interests
Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence
Minister for Community Services
Simone McGurk, MLA
Minister for Water
Minister for Forestry
Minister for Youth
Dave Kelly, MLA
Minister for the Environment (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Climate Action (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Commerce (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Health (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for Mental Health (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Amber-Jade Sanderson, MLA
Minister for Housing
Minister for Local Government
Minister for Lands (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for Homelessness (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
John Carey, MLA
Minister for Disability Services
Minister for Fisheries
Minister for Innovation and ICT (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Seniors and Ageing
Minister for Small Business (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Don Punch, MLA
Minister for Emergency Services (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Racing and Gaming (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Small Business (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Volunteering (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021)
Minister for Environment (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Minister for Climate Action (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)
Reece Whitby, MLA

Notes and References

  1. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-15/mark-mcgowan-prepares-to-unveil-new-look-wa-cabinet/13244632 WA election: The MPs in line for a promotion in Mark McGowan's cabinet reshuffle
  2. News: Mark McGowan's new Cabinet sworn in after historic election win . 19 March 2021 . ABC News . 19 March 2021 . en-AU.