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O'Farrell ministry

O'Farrell ministry

The O'Farrell ministry was the 93rd ministry of the Government of New South Wales, and was led by Barry O'Farrell, the state's 43rd Premier.

The Liberal–National coalition ministry was formed following the defeat of the Keneally-led Labor government at the 2011 election. It was the first coalition ministry since the Greiner-Fahey-led coalition ministries of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The ministry was sworn in on 3 April 2011 at Government House by the Lieutenant Governor, James Spigelman.[1] A few days earlier, on 28 March 2011, O'Farrell and Nationals leader Andrew Stoner were sworn in by Governor Marie Bashir, as Premier and Deputy Premier respectively at a ceremony held in the office of the Chief Secretary of New South Wales.[2] Although the Coalition's landslide victory was beyond doubt, counting was still underway in a few seats. With this in mind, O'Farrell had himself and Stoner sworn in as an interim two-man government until a full ministry could be sworn in.[3]

On 16 April 2014, O'Farrell announced his intention to resign as Premier and as Leader of the Liberal Party, leading to the end of his government.[4] The following day, Mike Baird was elected as Leader of the Liberal Party and he formed the Baird ministry which was sworn in on 23 April 2014.[5][6][7]

O'Farrell ministry
93rd cabinet of New South Wales
Date formed3 April 2011 (2011-04-03)
Date dissolved23 April 2014 (2014-04-23)
People and organisations
Head of stateQueen Elizabeth II (represented by Marie Bashir)
Head of governmentBarry O'Farrell
Deputy head of governmentAndrew Stoner
No.of ministers22
Totalno.of ministers25
Member partyLiberal–National Coalition
Status in legislatureCoalition Majority Government
Opposition partyLabor
Opposition leaderJohn Robertson
History
Election(s)2011 New South Wales state election
PredecessorKeneally ministry
SuccessorFirst Baird ministry

Composition of ministry

First arrangement

This arrangement covers the period from 28 March 2011 until 1 August 2013, when Greg Pearce was dismissed from Cabinet and the ministry after an investigation revealed that he failed to disclose a conflict of interest when making an appointment to the board of Sydney Water.[8]

PortfolioMinisterParty affiliationTerm startTerm endTerm in office
Premier
Minister for Western Sydney
Hon. Barry O'Farrell MPLiberal28 March 201123 April 20143 years, 26 days
Deputy Premier
Minister for Trade and Investment
Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services
Hon. Andrew Stoner MPNationals
Minister for Health
Minister for Medical Research
Hon. Jillian Skinner MPLiberal3 April 20113 years, 20 days
Minister for EducationHon. Adrian Piccoli MPNationals
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Minister for the Hunter
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Hon. Mike Gallacher MLCLiberal
Minister for Roads and PortsHon. Duncan Gay MLCNationals
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Minister Assisting the Premier on Infrastructure NSW
Hon. Brad Hazzard MPLiberal
Minister for Resources and Energy
Special Minister of State
Minister for the Central Coast
Hon. Chris Hartcher MPLiberal4 December 20132 years, 245 days
Minister for TransportHon. Gladys Berejiklian MPLiberal23 April 20143 years, 20 days
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing
Minister for the Arts
Hon. George Souris MPNationals
TreasurerHon. Mike Baird MPLiberal
Minister for Finance and Services
Minister for the Illawarra
Hon. Greg Pearce MPLiberal1 August 20132 years, 120 days
Minister for Primary Industries
Minister for Small Business
Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson MPNationals23 April 20143 years, 20 days
Minister for Ageing
Minister for Disability Services
Hon. Andrew Constance MLCLiberal
Attorney General
Minister for Justice
Hon. Greg Smith MP SCLiberal
Minister for Local Government
Minister for the North Coast
Hon. Don Page MPNationals
Minister for Family and Community Services
Minister for Women
Hon. Pru Goward MPLiberal
Minister for Fair TradingHon. Anthony Roberts MPLiberal9 December 20132 years, 250 days
Minister for Mental Health
Minister for Healthy Lifestyles
Minister for Western New South Wales
Hon. Kevin Humphries MPNationals23 April 20143 years, 20 days
Minister for the Environment
Minister for Heritage
Hon. Robyn Parker MPLiberal
Minister for Citizenship and Communities
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Hon. Victor Dominello MPLiberal
Minister for Sport and RecreationHon. Graham Annesley MPLiberal28 August 20132 years, 149 days

Second arrangement

Following the dismissal of Greg Pearce from cabinet and the ministry on 1 August 2013, Andrew Constance assumed the responsibilities as Minister for Finance and Services. John Ajaka assumed Constance's former responsibilities as Minister for Disability Services and Pearce's former responsibilities as Minister for the Illawarra.[8] Only changes in ministerial portfolio are shown.

PortfolioMinisterParty affiliationTerm startTerm endTerm in office
Minister for Ageing
Minister for Finance and Services
Hon. Andrew Constance MPLiberal1 August 2013 (2013-08-01)23 April 2014265 days
Minister for Disability Services
Minister for the Illawarra
Hon. John Ajaka MLCLiberal

Third arrangement

Following the resignation of Graham Annesley from cabinet and the parliament on 28 August 2013, Gabrielle Upton assumed the responsibilities as Minister for Sport and Recreation, sworn in on 30 August.[9]

PortfolioMinisterParty affiliationTerm startTerm endTerm in office
Minister for Sport and RecreationHon. Gabrielle Upton MPLiberal30 August 2013 (2013-08-30)23 April 2014236 days

Fourth arrangement

Following the resignation of Chris Hartcher from cabinet 4 December 2013, Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts assumed his responsibilities as Minister for Resources and Energy and Special Minister of State. The Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Mike Gallacher assumed Hartcher's other portfolio as Minister for the Central Coast. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres was also appointed to succeed Roberts in his Fair Trading portfolio.[10] This final arrangement continued until the ministry was dissolved on 23 April 2014 and succeeded by the Baird ministry.

PortfolioMinisterParty affiliationTerm startTerm endTerm in office
Minister for Resources and Energy
Special Minister of State
Hon. Anthony Roberts MPLiberal9 December 2013 (2013-12-09)23 April 2014135 days
Minister for the Central CoastHon. Mike Gallacher MLCLiberal
Minister for Fair Trading
Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney
Hon. Stuart Ayres MPLiberal

See also

  • Barry O'Farrell – 43rd Premier of New South Wales

  • Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 2011–2015

  • Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, 2011–2015

References

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Citation Linkwww.smh.com.auNicholls, Sean (1 August 2013). "Greg Pearce sacked over conflict of interest". smh.com.au. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
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Citation Linkwww.abc.net.au"Gabrielle Upton promoted to NSW Cabinet as Minister for Sport". ABC News. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
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Citation Linkwww.abc.net.auGerathy, Sarah (9 December 2013). "Anthony Roberts appointed NSW Resources, Energy and Special Minister for State". ABC News. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
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Citation Linkwww.abc.net.au"Mike Baird named new NSW Premier after Barry O'Farrell resignation"
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Citation Linkwww.abc.net.au"NSW premier Mike Baird's new Cabinet straight to work after being sworn-in at Government House"
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Citation Linkwww.smh.com.au"Greg Pearce sacked over conflict of interest"
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[19]
Citation Linkwww.abc.net.au"Gabrielle Upton promoted to NSW Cabinet as Minister for Sport"
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[20]
Citation Linkwww.abc.net.au"Anthony Roberts appointed NSW Resources, Energy and Special Minister for State"
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