INCOMING Premier Mark McGowan has announced the make-up of his cabinet, and delivered his first address to the Labor caucus.
As expected, Alannah MacTiernan has been given a ministerial berth, along with Ben Wyatt who is expected to become the nation’s first indigenous Treasurer.
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“Congratulations to all of you on your success at the election, it’s just terrific to see so many people in this room,” Mr McGowan said.
“Our main focus as a government will be creating jobs, getting the economy back on track, getting the finances back on track, but also making sure we have world class health, education, community safety, transport and we’re not going to sell off Western Power.
“With success comes great responsibility.”
Labor cabinet positions:
Premier: Mark McGowan Deputy Premier: Roger Cook Leader in the Legislative Council: Sue Ellery Deputy Leader in the Council: Stephen Dawson
Other Ministers: Michelle Roberts Alannah MacTiernan Fran Logan David Templeman John Quigley Mick Murray Ben Wyatt Paul Papalia Bill Johnston Rita Saffioti Peter Tinley Simone McGurk Dave Kelly
Parliamentary Secretary of the Cabinet: Amber-Jade Sanderson Parliamentary Secretaries: Chris Tallentire Alanna Clohesy Darren West Samantha Rowe John Carey Reece Whitby
Legislative Assembly Speaker: Peter Watson Legislative Council President or Deputy President: Kate Doust