Second McGowan ministry

Not to be confused with McGowen ministry.

See also: First McGowan ministry

The Second McGowan Ministry was the 37th ministry of the Government of Western Australia. Led by the Premier Mark McGowan and Deputy Premier Roger Cook, it succeeded the First McGowan Ministry following the 2021 election and was sworn in on 19 March 2021.

Second McGowan Ministry
37th Cabinet of Western Australia
Incumbent
Date formed	19 March 2021 (2021-03-19)
Date dissolved	8 June 2023 (2023-06-08)
People and organisations
Monarch	Elizabeth II Charles III
Governor	Kim Beazley Chris Dawson
Premier	Mark McGowan
Deputy premier	Roger Cook
No. of ministers	17
Member party	Labor
Status in legislature	Majority Labor Government
Opposition party	National
Opposition leader	Mia Davies (2021–2023) Shane Love (2023)
History
Election	2021 Western Australian state election
Predecessor	First McGowan ministry
Successor	Cook ministry

Current composition

Office	Minister	Image
Premier Treasurer Minister for Public Sector Management Minister for Federal-State Relations	Mark McGowan, MLA
Deputy Premier Minister for Health (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Medical Research (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade Minister for Science Minister for Tourism (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for Commerce (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)	Roger Cook, MLA
Minister for Education and Training Leader of the Legislative Council	Sue Ellery, MLC
Minister for Mental Health (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Industrial Relations (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Emergency Services (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for Innovation and ICT (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for Medical Research (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for Volunteering (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council	Stephen Dawson, MLC
Minister for Regional Development Minister for Agriculture and Food Minister for Hydrogen Industry	Alannah MacTiernan, MLC
Minister for Tourism (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Heritage Minister for Culture and the Arts Minister for Sport and Recreation (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for International Education (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Leader of the House	David Templeman, MLA
Attorney-General Minister for Electoral Affairs	John Quigley, MLA
Minister for Police Minister for Road Safety Minister for Defence Industry Minister for Veterans Issues	Paul Papalia, MLA
Minister for Energy Minister for Mines and Petroleum Minister for Corrective Services Minister for Industrial Relations (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)	Bill Johnston, MLA
Minister for Transport Minister for Planning Minister for Ports	Rita Saffioti, MLA
Minister for Finance Minister for Lands (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Sport and Recreation (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for Racing and Gaming (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)	Tony Buti, MLA
Minister for Child Protection Minister for Women's Interests Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister for Community Services	Simone McGurk, MLA
Minister for Water Minister for Forestry Minister for Youth	Dave Kelly, MLA
Minister for the Environment (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Climate Action (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Commerce (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Health (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for Mental Health (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)	Amber-Jade Sanderson, MLA
Minister for Housing Minister for Local Government Minister for Lands (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for Homelessness (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)	John Carey, MLA
Minister for Disability Services Minister for Fisheries Minister for Innovation and ICT (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Seniors and Ageing Minister for Small Business (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)	Don Punch, MLA
Minister for Emergency Services (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Racing and Gaming (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Small Business (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Volunteering (19 March 2021 – 21 December 2021) Minister for Environment (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023) Minister for Climate Action (21 December 2021 – 8 June 2023)	Reece Whitby, MLA