The Cook Ministry is the 38th ministry of the Government of Western Australia. Led by the Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, it succeeded the Second McGowan Ministry and was sworn in on 8 June 2023.[1][2]
Cook Ministry | |
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.svg){kind=small} 38th Cabinet of Western Australia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Date formed | 8 June 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Governor | Chris Dawson |
| Premier | Roger Cook |
| Deputy premier | Rita Saffioti |
| No. of ministers | 17 |
| Member party | Labor |
| Status in legislature | Majority Labor Government |
| Opposition party | National |
| Opposition leader | Shane Love |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Second McGowan Ministry |
Following the resignation of Bill Johnston, Cook announced a Cabinet reshuffle on 7 December 2023, elevating Hannah Beazley to the Ministry.[3]
Current composition
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References
edit- ^ "Media statements - New Cook Cabinet team unveiled". www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Bourke, Keane (8 June 2023). "Roger Cook forecasts 'remarkable things' as he is sworn in as WA's 31st premier". ABC News. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "Refreshed Cabinet team to deliver for Western Australia". WA.gov.au. Government of Western Australia. Retrieved 12 December 2023.