24-452: Verve Energy was a Western Australian Government owned corporation responsible for operating the state's electricity generators on the state's South West Interconnected System (SWIS). It was split from the then vertically integrated Western Power Corporation in 2006, during reforms to the state's electricity sector. The company was merged into Synergy in 2014. Verve Energy owned five major power stations , supplying electricity to
48-791: A form of parliamentary government based on the model of the United Kingdom . Legislative power rests with the Parliament of Western Australia , which consists of King Charles III , represented by the Governor of Western Australia , and the two Houses, the Western Australian Legislative Council (the upper house) and the Western Australian Legislative Assembly (the lower house). Executive power rests formally with
72-680: A majority of members of the Legislative Assembly. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Western Australia and a system of subordinate courts, but the High Court of Australia and other federal courts have overriding jurisdiction on matters which fall under the ambit of the Australian Constitution. As of 6 November 2023 , the following individuals serve as government ministers, at
96-471: A result of a resignation, death or leadership spill . In this case, the new premier is whoever the party elects as its new leader. Another cause for a change of premier is a loss of majority support in the Legislative Assembly . This commonly occurred in the first three decades of self-governance, but has not occurred since 1916. If this occurs, the premier must either resign or be dismissed by
120-495: A state level is similar to the role of the prime minister of Australia at a federal level. The premier leads the executive branch of the Government of Western Australia and is accountable to the Parliament of Western Australia . The premier is appointed by the governor of Western Australia . By convention, the governor appoints as premier whoever has the support of the majority of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly ,
144-648: A state of the Commonwealth of Australia , and the Constitution of Australia regulates its relationship with the Commonwealth. Under the Australian Constitution, Western Australia ceded legislative and judicial supremacy to the Commonwealth, but retained powers in all matters not in conflict with the Commonwealth. Western Australia is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system ,
168-421: Is James Mitchell . George Leake , Frank Wilson , Phillip Collier and Mitchell are the only people to have been premier more than once. There are currently eight living former premiers. The most recent premier to die is Ray O'Connor , who was premier from 1982 to 1983 and died in 2013. Two former premiers have been sentenced to jail. In 1994, Brian Burke was sentenced to two years in jail for defrauding
192-404: Is not mentioned in the constitution of Western Australia . From 1890 to 1917, the premier was not an official position, rather, it was the title unofficially given, but widely used to refer, to the head of the government. When Western Australia became a self-governing colony in 1890, Governor William Robinson initially indicated he would use the title prime minister to refer to the head of
216-681: Is the Australian state democratic administrative authority of Western Australia . It is also commonly referred to as the WA Government or the Western Australian Government . The Government of Western Australia, a parliamentary constitutional monarchy , was formed in 1890 as prescribed in its Constitution , as amended from time to time. Since the Federation of Australia in 1901 , Western Australia has been
240-690: The Executive Council , which consists of all ministers and is presided over by the governor. The Governor, as representative of the Crown, is the formal repository of power, which is exercised by him or her on the advice of the Premier of Western Australia and the Cabinet. The Premier and Ministers are appointed by the Governor, and hold office by virtue of their ability to command the support of
264-472: The lower house of the Parliament of Western Australia. In practice, this means that the premier is the leader of the political party or group of parties with a majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly. Since Western Australia achieved self-governance in 1890, there have been 31 premiers. Roger Cook is the current premier, having been appointed to the position on 8 June 2023. The position of premier
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#1732782393102288-1669: The Digital Economy Minister for Science Minister for Medical Research Minister assisting the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade Minister for Culture and the Arts Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for International Education Minister for Heritage Attorney-General Minister for Electoral Affairs Minister for Police Minister for Corrective Services Minister for Racing and Gaming Minister for Defence Industry Minister for Veterans Issues Minister for Hydrogen Energy Minister for Education Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Minister for Training and Workforce Development Minister for Water Minister for Industrial Relations Minister for Health Minister for Mental Health Minister for Planning Minister for Lands Minister for Housing Minister for Homelessness Minister for Regional Development Minister for Disability Services Minister for Fisheries Minister for Seniors and Ageing Minister for Volunteering Minister for Energy Minister for Environment Minister for Climate Change Minister for Early Childhood Education Minister for Child Protection Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister for Community Services Minister for Mines and Petroleum Minister for Ports Minister for Road Safety Minister assisting
312-419: The Minister for Transport Minister for Local Government Minister for Youth Minister assisting the Minister for Training and Workforce Development Minister for Agriculture and Food Minister for Forestry Minister for Small Business Premier of Western Australia The premier of Western Australia is the head of government of the state of Western Australia . The role of premier at
336-642: The South West Interconnected System: In addition it owned various other generation plants, including the Albany Wind Farm , wind diesel, and biomass facilities. This article about a company or corporation involved in the energy industry is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Western Australia article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Government of Western Australia The Government of Western Australia
360-664: The cabinet and chairs cabinet meetings. They communicate with the governor, the cabinet, the state government, other state and territory governments, the federal government, and overseas governments. The premier advises the governor on when state elections should be held. They oversee the Department of the Premier and Cabinet . While premier, they stay as a member of parliament and they retain their responsibility for representing their electoral district. As of 2023, there have been 31 premiers of Western Australia. Carmen Lawrence , who
384-439: The government. However, after he appointed John Forrest , the title premier was used for consistency with the other Australian colonies. The position was first officially mentioned when the governor appointed Henry Lefroy as premier on 28 June 1917. However, when the governor designated and declared the six executive offices of the government on 2 July 1917, the position of premier was not listed, creating an ambiguity. It
408-484: The governor. The powers of the premier are set out by convention and by legislation. By convention, the premier advises the Monarch of Australia as to who to appoint as governor. The premier advises the governor as to who to appoint to cabinet and which portfolios should be given to each cabinet minister. The premier sets out the responsibilities of ministers and the acts that they would administer. The premier leads
432-415: The least time aside from Forrest. Tonkin became premier after almost 38 years in parliament, the most time in parliament before becoming premier. The only father and son pair to have both been premier is Charles Court and his son Richard Court . George Leake , who died of pneumonia on 24 June 1902, is the only premier to have died in office. Moore, Philip Collier , John Willcock and Geoff Gallop are
456-534: The only premiers to have resigned due to ill health. Forrest, Colebatch and Lawrence are the only premiers to have served in the Parliament of Australia as well. Forrest and Lawrence are the only premiers to have been ministers in the Government of Australia as well. Moore is the only premier to have served in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom . The only premier to subsequently serve as governor
480-590: The pleasure of the King, represented by the Governor of Western Australia . All ministers and are members of the Parliament of Western Australia. Premier Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade Minister for Public Sector Management Minister for Federal-State Relations Deputy Premier Treasurer Minister for Transport Minister for Tourism Minister for Finance Minister for Commerce Minister for Women's Interests Minister for Emergency Services Minister for Innovation and
504-441: The shortest serving premier of Western Australia. David Brand is the longest serving premier, serving for 11 years and 335 days between 1959 and 1971. The youngest premier is John Scaddan , who was 35 years, 2 months and 3 days old when he was sworn in in 1911. The oldest premier is John Tonkin , who was 69 years, 1 month and 1 day old when he was sworn in in 1971. Newton Moore became premier after two years in parliament,
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#1732782393102528-547: The state by $ 17,000 by making false claims on the parliamentary imprest account . He was released on parole after serving seven months. In 1995, O'Connor served six months in jail for stealing a $ 25,000 cheque from the Bond Corporation during his time as premier. In 1997, Burke was sentenced to three years jail for stealing $ 122,585 in Labor Party campaign donations. He served six months before this conviction
552-511: Was appointed on 12 February 1990, is the first and only woman to be premier of Western Australia. She is also the first woman to be premier of an Australian state. By convention, the premier is a member of the Legislative Assembly. However, the premier can be a member of either house of parliament. Hal Colebatch is the only premier to be a member of the Legislative Council ( upper house ). He served for 30 days in 1919, making him
576-424: Was not until 3 April 1947 that the premier became one of the executive offices of the government. The most common cause for a change of premier is an election. Since the 1990s, elections have occurred roughly every four years. Before then, elections were at most three years apart, except for during World War II . A less common cause for a change of premier is the ruling party changing its leader. This can occur as
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