Hopefully they get down to it and start signing stuff off:
MEDIA RELEASE
Liberal-National Cabinet announced
18 September 2008
Colin Barnett has announced the composition of the new Liberal-National Government Ministry. (see list below)
The 17-member Cabinet consolidates Mr Barnett’s commitment to good, honest and accountable government and includes WA’s first Minister for Mental Health.
The Cabinet comprises 13 Liberals, three Nationals and one Independent Member of Parliament.
Earlier today, Mr Barnett called on the Governor to inform him that he was in a position to form a government.
Mr Barnett will be sworn in as WA’s 29th Premier on Tuesday, 23 September.
“This is a new and exciting chapter in Western Australia’s political history,” Mr Barnett said.
“Western Australians voted for a change of government and a new way forward. That is what the Liberal-National Government will provide.
“The new Cabinet presents a mix of members with previous Ministerial experience, extensive professional experience in health, education and law and order, as well as youth and talent.
“The new Liberal-National Government will deliver better government and a better state. It will get on with the tough task of getting Western Australia back on track and, through good policy and management, enable more people to see the benefits of the economic boom times.”
Ministry
Colin Barnett Premier ; State Development
Kim Hames Deputy Premier; Health; Indigenous Affairs
Norman Moore Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Electoral Affairs; Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
Brendon Grylls Regional Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development; Minister Assisting on Country Transport
Elizabeth Constable Education; Tourism; Women’s Interests
Simon O’Brien Transport; Disability Services
Troy Buswell Treasurer; Commerce ; Science and Innovation; Housing and Works
Rob Johnson Police; Emergency Services; Road Safety; Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly
Terry Waldron Sport and Recreation; Racing and Gaming; Minister Assisting on Country Health
John Day Planning; Culture and the Arts
Peter Collier Energy; Training
Christian Porter Attorney General; Corrective Services
Robyn McSweeney Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering
Graham Jacobs Water; Mental Health
John Castrilli Local Government; Heritage; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
Terry Redman Agriculture; Forestry; Minister Assisting on Country Education
Donna Faragher Environment; Youth
Parliamentary Positions
Legislative Assembly
Rob Johnson Leader of the House
Murray Cowper Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Police; Emergency Services; Road Safety
Tony Simpson Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering
Bill Marmion Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport; Disability Services
John McGrath Whip
Legislative Council
Norman Moore Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
Helen Morton Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Water; Mental Health
Wendy Duncan Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development; Lands; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development; Minister Assisting on Country Transport
Barry House Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer; Commerce; Science and Innovation; Housing and Works
