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Berejiklian ministry (2019–2021)

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Second Berejiklian ministry

97th Cabinet ofNew South Wales
Gladys Berejiklian
John Barilaro
Date formed2 April 2019(2019-04-02)
Date dissolved5 October 2021(2021-10-05)
People and organisations
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
Governor
PremierGladys Berejiklian
Deputy PremierJohn Barilaro
Totalno.of members24
Member partyLiberalNationalCoalition
Status in legislatureMajority Coalition Government(until May 2021)
Minority Coalition Government(May-October 2021[1])
Opposition partyLabor
Opposition leaderChris Minns
History
Election2019 state election
PredecessorFirst Berejiklian ministry
SuccessorFirst Perrottet ministry

TheSecond Berejiklian ministrywas the 97th ministry of theGovernment of New South Wales,and was led byGladys Berejiklian,the state's 45thPremier.It was the second and subsequent of two occasions that Berejiklian served as Premier.

TheLiberalNationalcoalition ministry was formed following the2019 state electionwhere the Berejikilian government was re-elected. The ministry was sworn in by theGovernorDavid Hurleyon 2 April 2019.[2][3][4]On 1 October 2021, Berejiklian announced that she would be resigning from the post as well as from the Parliament.[5]She was replaced by treasurerDominic Perrottetas Premier on 5 October 2021.

Composition of ministry

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Portfolio Minister Party Term start Term end Term in office
Premier Gladys Berejiklian[a] Liberal 2 April 2019 5 October 2021 2 years, 186 days
Deputy Premier John Barilaro National
Minister for Regional New South Wales, Industry and Trade
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet Liberal
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole National
Special Minister of State Don HarwinMLC[a] Liberal
3 July 2020 5 October 2021 1 year, 94 days
Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations,
Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts
2 April 2019 5 October 2021 2 years, 186 days
Gladys Berejiklian(acting)[a] 15 April 2020 3 July 2020 79 days
Don HarwinMLC[a] 3 July 2020 5 October 2021 1 year, 94 days
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Leader of Government Business in the Legislative Council
2 April 2019 5 October 2021 2 years, 186 days
Damien TudehopeMLC[a] 15 April 2020 3 July 2020 79 days
Don HarwinMLC[a] 3 July 2020 5 October 2021 1 year, 94 days
Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance 2 April 2019 5 October 2021 2 years, 186 days
Minister for Health and Medical Research Brad Hazzard
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes
Attorney General Mark SpeakmanSC
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence 27 May 2021 2 years, 55 days
Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence 27 May 2021 5 October 2021 131 days
Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello 2 April 2019 2 years, 186 days
Minister for Digital 31 March 2021 188 days
Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah MitchellMLC National 2 April 2019 2 years, 186 days
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott Liberal
Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey National
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres Liberal
Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean
Minister for Agriculture and Western New South Wales Adam Marshall National
Minister for Counter Terrorism and Corrections Anthony Roberts Liberal
Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock
Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson National
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee[b] Liberal
Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans John Sidoti[b] 3 March 2021 1 year, 335 days
Natalie WardMLC[c] 27 May 2021 5 October 2021 131 days
Minister forMental Health,Regional YouthandWomen Bronnie TaylorMLC National 2 April 2019 2 years, 186 days
Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward[c] Liberal 14 May 2021 2 years, 42 days
Alister Henskens[c] 27 May 2021 5 October 2021 131 days
Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien TudehopeMLC[a] 2 April 2019 2 years, 186 days

Ministers are members of theLegislative Assemblyunless otherwise noted.

On 10 September 2020, the Nationals announced that they were moving to thecrossbenchover disagreements with the Liberal Party surrounding koala habitat protection legislation. However, the Nationals still maintained ministerial portfolios.[14]The decision was reversed the following day.

See also

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  • "Government Notices (80)"(PDF).Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales.15 April 2020. p. 1324.
  • "Parliament, Ministerial, Courts and Police (92)"(PDF).Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales.5 March 2021.
  • "Parliament, Ministerial, Courts and Police (230)"(PDF).Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales.28 May 2021.

Notes

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  1. ^abcdefgOn 10 April 2020,Don Harwinresigned asMinister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the ArtsandLeader of the Government in the Legislative Council,effective 15 April 2020, after defying the ban on non-essential travel in NSW due to theCOVID-19 pandemic in Australia.[6]Berejiklian took over as acting arts minister, andDamien Tudehopetook over as Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council. Harwin's portfolios were fully reinstated on 3 July 2020.[7]Tudehope was then appointed as Leader of the House in the Legislative Council.[8]
  2. ^abOn 17 September 2019,John Sidotistood down from his ministerial duties pending a potential investigation by theIndependent Commission Against Corruptioninto his property dealings.[9]MinisterGeoff Leetook over as actingMinister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans.Sidoti officially resigned on 3 March 2021 and Lee continued as acting minister until May 2021.[10]
  3. ^abcOn 14 May 2021,Gareth Wardresigned as minister after identifying himself as the state subject to an inquiry by the child abuse and sex crimes squad of theNew South Wales Police Force.[11][1]Attorney GeneralMark Speakmantook over as acting Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services.[12]On 27 May 2021, it was announced thatNatalie WardandAlister Henskenswere newly appointed as ministers to take over Sidoti and Gareth Ward's portfolios respectively.[13]

References

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  1. ^abCormack, Alexandra Smith, Lucy (17 May 2021)."Liberals will wait for byelection before counselling Gareth Ward on political future".The Sydney Morning Herald.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^"Government Notices (30)"(PDF).Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales.2 April 2019. p. 1088-1090.Retrieved3 April2019.
  3. ^"Premier announces new Cabinet"(Press release).Premier of New South Wales.31 March 2019. Archived fromthe originalon 10 March 2020.Retrieved3 April2019.
  4. ^Han, Sophie (2 April 2019)."Berejiklian's new massive cabinet sworn in amid peals of laughter".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved3 April2019.
  5. ^"Gladys Berejiklian RESIGNS as NSW Premier: 'I had no option'".au.news.yahoo.com.October 2021.Retrieved1 October2021.
  6. ^"NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin resigns after visiting holiday home in breach of coronavirus lockdown rules".ABC News.Australia. 9 April 2020.Retrieved9 April2020.
  7. ^"NSW Police boss hits back after former Arts minister Don Harwin gets off coronavirus fine".ABC News.3 July 2020.Retrieved7 July2020.
  8. ^"Statement on Don Harwin".NSW Government. 3 July 2020.Retrieved14 July2020.
  9. ^"John Sidoti steps down pending ICAC probe into property deal".ABC News.Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 September 2019.Retrieved17 September2019.
  10. ^Smith, Alexandra (3 March 2021)."John Sidoti resigns from cabinet after ICAC launches public hearing".The Sydney Morning Herald.
  11. ^Rabe, Alexandra Smith, Tom (13 May 2021)."NSW Minister Gareth Ward investigated by NSW Police over sexual violence allegations".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved13 May2021.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ^"Parliament, Ministerial, Courts and Police (207)"(PDF).Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales.14 May 2021.Retrieved27 May2021.
  13. ^"Berejiklian fills cabinet vacancies after ministers forced to quit".Sydney Morning Herald. 27 May 2021.Retrieved27 May2021.
  14. ^Smith, Alexandra (10 September 2020)."Coalition crisis over koala war: Nationals 'on crossbench' until demands are met".Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved10 September2020.
Preceded by Second Berejiklian ministry
2019–2021
Succeeded by