Fahey–Armstrong ministry

The FaheyArmstrong ministry or Third Fahey ministry was the 84th ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 38th Premier of New South Wales, the Honourable John Fahey, MP, representing the Liberal Party in coalition with the National Party, led by the Honourable Ian Armstrong, OBE MP.

Fahey–Armstrong ministry
84th Cabinet of Government of New South Wales
Date formed26 May 1993 (1993-05-26)
Date dissolved4 April 1995 (1995-04-04)
People and organisations
Head of stateQueen Elizabeth II (represented by Peter Sinclair)
Head of governmentJohn Fahey
Deputy head of governmentIan Armstrong
No. of ministers20
Total no. of members21
Member partyLiberalNational coalition
Status in legislatureMinority Coalition Government
Opposition partiesLabor
Opposition leaderBob Carr
History
Outgoing election1995 New South Wales state election
PredecessorSecond Fahey ministry
SuccessorFirst Carr ministry

The ministry covers the period from 26 May 1993 until 4 April 1995, when the coalition was defeated at the 1995 state election by Labor, led by Bob Carr.

Composition of ministry

Ministers are listed in order of seniority.[1][2]

First arrangement

The first arrangement covers the period from 26 May 1993 until 27 June 1994, when Terry Griffiths was forced to resign from both the ministry and the Liberal Party over claims of sexual harassment,[3] resulting in a minor reconfiguration of the ministry.

Portfolio Minister Party affiliation Term start Term end Term in office
Premier
Minister for Economic Development
Hon. John Fahey, MP   Liberal 26 May 1993 (1993-05-26) 4 April 1995 (1995-04-04) 1 year, 313 days
Deputy Premier
Minister for Public Works
Minister for Ports
Hon. Ian Armstrong, OBE MP   National
Minister for Transport
Minister for Roads
Hon. Bruce Baird, MP   Liberal
Minister for Land and Water Conservation Hon. George Souris, MP   National
Attorney General
Minister for Justice
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Hon. John Hannaford, MLC   Liberal
Minister for Planning
Minister for Housing
Hon. Robert Webster, MLC   National
Minister for Energy 2
Minister for Local Government and Cooperatives 2
Hon. Garry West, MP   National
Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs
Minister for Tourism
Minister Assisting the Premier
Hon. Virginia Chadwick, MLC   Liberal
Treasurer
Minister for the Arts
Hon. Peter Collins, MP  
Minister for Health Hon. Ron Phillips, MP  
Minister for Industrial Relations and Employment
Minister for the Status of Women
Hon. Kerry Chikarovski, MP  
Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries
Minister for Mines
Hon. Ian Causley, MP   National
Minister for Police 1
Minister for Emergency Services 1
Hon. Terry Griffiths, MP   Liberal 27 June 1994 (1994-06-27) 1 year, 32 days
Minister for Community Services
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Hon. Jim Longley, MP   4 April 1995 (1995-04-04) 1 year, 313 days
Minister for the Ageing   6 October 1993 (1993-10-06) 1 year, 180 days
Minister for the Environment Hon. Chris Hartcher, MP   26 May 1993 (1993-05-26) 1 year, 313 days
Chief Secretary
Minister for Administrative Services
Hon. Anne Cohen, MP  
Minister for Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs
Minister Assisting the Minister for Justice
Hon. Michael Photios, MP  
Minister for Consumer Affairs
Minister Assisting the Minister for Roads
Hon. Wendy Machin, MP   National
Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport   6 October 1993 (1993-10-06) 1 year, 180 days
Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing Hon. Chris Downy, MP   Liberal 26 May 1993 (1993-05-26) 1 year, 313 days
Minister for Small Business
Minister for Regional Development
Hon. Ray Chappell, MP   National
1 Griffiths forced to resign from the ministry. Police and Emergency Services portfolios transferred to West.

Second arrangement

The second arrangement covers the period from 27 June 1994 until the state election on 4 April 1995. Only changes in portfolio are shown.

Portfolio Minister Party affiliation Term start Term end Term in office
Minister for Police 1
Minister for Emergency Services 1
Hon. Garry West, MP   National 27 June 1994 (1994-06-27) 4 April 1995 (1995-04-04) 281 days
Minister for Energy 2
Minister for Local Government and Co-operatives 2
Hon. Ted Pickering, MLC   Liberal
1 West assumed Police and Emergency Services portfolios following Griffiths' resignation.
2 Pickering assumed Energy and Local Government and Co-operatives portfolios following Griffiths' resignation.

See also

References

  1. "Former Members - Chronological List of Ministries 1856 to 2009 (requires download)". Project for the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW. Parliament of New South Wales. Archived from the original (Excel) on 15 March 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  2. "Part 6: Ministries" (PDF). New South Wales Parliamentary Record. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  3. "Oatley: NSW State election". Crikey. 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
Preceded by
Fahey–Murray ministry (1992–1993)
Fahey–Armstrong ministry
1993–1995
Succeeded by
Carr ministry (1995–1997)
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