29-620: The Court ministry was the 27th ministry of the Government of Western Australia , led by Liberal Premier Sir Charles Court and deputy Des O'Neil ( Ray O'Connor replaced O'Neil following his retirement in 1980). It commenced on 5 June 1975, following the Court–McPharlin Ministry , 15 months after the Coalition 's electoral defeat of the Tonkin Labor government. It was followed by
58-743: 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
87-648: A law degree in 1941. Medcalf enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in July 1942, and during the war served as an officer with the 16th Battalion . He continued with the Citizen Military Forces (now the Australian Army Reserve ) after the war's end, and eventually reached the rank of lieutenant-colonel . Outside of his involvement with the military, Medcalf worked as a solicitor, and in 1951
116-648: 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
145-568: A police car. Ray O'Connor was appointed as Acting Minister covering all three of Grayden's portfolios and was formally sworn in by the Governor on 7 August 1978. Ray Young was promoted to the Ministry. A number of significant portfolio changes occurred on 25 August 1978, resulting from a split within the NCP leading to half of its MP's, along with its state president, forming a breakaway National Party. Both of
174-624: 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 ,
203-755: A substantive ministerial title came in December of the same year, when he was made Attorney-General and Minister for Federal Affairs . Medcalf held those positions throughout the remainder of Charles Court's term as premier, and in March 1980 was also made Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, replacing Neil McNeill . Medcalf remained in the ministry when Ray O'Connor succeeded Court as premier in January 1982 (retaining his previous positions), and in December 1982
232-650: 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
261-612: 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
290-643: The Legislative Assembly from 51 to 55 members, saw the Liberal Party gain four seats and come within one seat of being able to govern in their own right. The NCP made the abolition of probate on estates passing to a spouse a condition of forming a coalition with the Liberals. This change in government policy was announced by the Premier after the election. However, due to a reduction in the numbers of NCP members in
319-655: The Legislative Council of Western Australia from 1968 to 1986. He served as Attorney-General of Western Australia from 1975 to 1983, in the governments of Sir Charles Court and Ray O'Connor . Medcalf was born in Perth , but spent his early childhood in Albany , where he attended Albany High School . He returned to Perth to attend Scotch College , and then went on to the University of Western Australia , where he graduated with
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#1732863165836348-678: The O'Connor Ministry upon Court's retirement as Premier on 25 January 1982. On 20 May 1975, the National Country Party (NCP), led by Ray McPharlin , withdrew from the Coalition. At the time, three Ministers had been members of the NCP. In the ensuing negotiations which included visits from Federal Country Party leader Doug Anthony and Queensland Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen , Dick Old replaced McPharlin as state party leader. The Coalition recommenced on 31 May. Court felt that Old had insufficient experience to become Deputy Premier, so while
377-604: The Constitution to allow an expansion of the Ministry to 15, on account of maverick Liberal MLA Dr Tom Dadour and the National Party opposing the measure. On 18 December 1981, Sir Charles Court , then 70 years of age, announced his decision that he would step down as Premier on 25 January 1982. The ministry ended on that date and was succeeded by the O'Connor Ministry . On 5 June 1975, the Governor, Air Commodore Sir Hughie Edwards , designated 12 principal executive offices of
406-1647: 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
435-828: The Government in the Legislative Council Minister for Works Minister for Water Supplies Minister for Housing (from 7 August 1978, acting from 24 July:) Minister for Labour and Industry Minister for Consumer Affairs Minister for Immigration Attorney-General Minister for Federal Affairs Minister for Education Minister for Cultural Affairs Minister for Recreation Minister for Industrial Development Minister for Mines Minister for Fuel and Energy Minister for Local Government Minister for Urban Development and Town Planning Minister for Health Minister for Community Welfare Minister for Transport Minister for Lands and Forests Minister without portfolio On 25 August 1978,
464-495: The Government under section 43(2) of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899. The following ministers were then appointed to the positions, and served until the reconstitution of the Ministry on 10 March 1977. An honorary minister was appointed two weeks later; following the assent of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act (No.4) 1975 (No.86 of 1975) on 20 November 1975, the Ministry grew to 13 members and Ian Medcalf
493-425: The Government was based on a Liberal-NCP coalition until its defeat by Labor in 1983, both the Premier and Deputy positions were held by members of the parliamentary Liberal Party. The Ministry was reconstituted three times – first on 10 March 1977, following the 1977 election ; on 25 August 1978 after a portfolio reshuffle; and finally on 5 March 1980 following the 1980 election . The 1977 election, which expanded
522-469: The Governor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Wallace Kyle , designated 13 principal executive offices of the Government under section 43(2) of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899 and appointed the ministers to the positions. On 24 July 1978, Bill Grayden resigned from the Ministry. Ray O'Connor was appointed the Acting Minister for all three portfolios, and was sworn into them on 7 August 1978. Ray Young
551-558: The Governor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Wallace Kyle , designated 13 principal executive offices of the Government under section 43(2) of the Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899. The following ministers were then appointed to the positions, and served until the reconstitution of the Ministry on 5 March 1980 following the 1980 state election . Premier and Treasurer Minister Co-ordinating Economic and Social Development Deputy Premier Chief Secretary Minister for Police and Traffic Minister for Regional Administration Minister for
580-407: 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 Ian Medcalf Ian George Medcalf AO ED QC (12 July 1918 – 1 May 2011) was an Australian politician who was a Liberal Party member of
609-672: The NCP Ministers stayed with the original party. The 1980 election, which saw little parliamentary change other than the defeat of Housing Minister Alan Ridge in his Kimberley seat and the retirement of Deputy Premier Des O'Neil from politics, preceded another reconstitution of the Ministry. Ray O'Connor , who had been a member of parliament since 1959, was promoted to the Deputy Premiership whilst two new Ministers were appointed and two Honorary Ministers were appointed. The Government failed to enact legislation which would have amended
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#1732863165836638-765: The North-West Minister for Agriculture Minister for Works Minister for Water Supplies Minister for Tourism Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Minister for Labour and Industry Minister for Consumer Affairs Minister for Immigration Minister for Fisheries and Wildlife Minister for Conservation and Environment Attorney-General Minister for Federal Affairs Minister for Education Minister for Cultural Affairs Minister for Recreation Minister for Industrial Development Minister for Mines Minister for Fuel and Energy Minister for Transport Government of Western Australia The Government of Western Australia
667-1031: The North-West Chief Secretary Minister for Justice Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Minister for Agriculture Minister for Transport Minister for Police Minister for Traffic Minister for Education Minister for Cultural Affairs Minister for Recreation Minister for Labour and Industry Minister for Consumer Affairs Minister for Immigration Minister for Industrial Development Minister for Mines Minister for Fuel and Energy Minister for Local Government Minister for Urban Development and Town Planning Minister for Lands Minister for Forests Minister for Tourism Minister for Health Minister for Community Welfare Minister for Housing Minister for Conservation and Environment Minister for Fisheries and Wildlife Honorary Minister (19 June 1975 – 22 December 1975) Minister for Federal Affairs (from 22 December 1975) On 10 March 1977,
696-460: The Parliament, the NCP's allocation of Ministerial positions in the 13-member Ministry, went from 3 to 2, with the loss of Norm Baxter . Neil McNeill retired from the Ministry, allowing Ian Medcalf to be appointed Attorney-General . On 24 July 1978, Bill Grayden resigned from the Ministry after pleading guilty to two charges of unlawful assault on police officers, and one of unlawful damage to
725-586: 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
754-507: Was also made Minister for Police , replacing Bill Hassell . After the defeat of the Liberal government at the 1983 state election , he continued on in O'Connor's shadow ministry . Medcalf resigned from the frontbench a few months after Bill Hassell's election as Liberal leader in February 1984, and left parliament entirely at the 1986 election . From 1987 to 1993, Medcalf served as president of
783-492: Was also promoted to the Ministry at this time. These arrangements stayed in place until 25 August reshuffle. Premier and Treasurer Minister Co-ordinating Economic and Social Development Deputy Premier Chief Secretary Minister for Police and Traffic Minister for Regional Administration Minister for the North-West Minister for Agriculture Minister for Fisheries and Wildlife Minister for Tourism Minister for Conservation and Environment Leader of
812-667: Was formally appointed on 22 December. The list below is ordered by decreasing seniority within the Cabinet, as indicated by the Government Gazette and the Hansard index. Blue entries indicate members of the Liberal Party, whilst green entries indicate members of the National Country Party. The members of the Ministry were: Premier and Treasurer Minister Co-ordinating Economic and Social Development Minister for Federal Affairs (until 22 December 1975) Deputy Premier Minister for Works Minister for Water Supplies Minister for
841-511: Was made a partner in his law firm. Between 1949 and 1952, he also lectured in property law at his alma mater. A member of the Liberal Party since 1960, Medcalf was elected to parliament at the 1968 state election , winning a seat in the Legislative Council. He was elevated to the Court ministry in June 1975, but initially served only as an honorary minister (without a specific portfolio). His promotion to
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