Minister for Road Safety (Western Australia)

Minister for Road Safety is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by David Michael of the Labor Party. The position was first created in 1965, for the government of Sir David Brand. In 1975, responsibility for road safety was transferred to other ministers. It was recreated in 2008, for the government of Colin Barnett. The minister is responsible for the state government's Road Safety Commission, a standalone government department.

Titles

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  • 16 March 1965 – 3 March 1971: Minister for Traffic
  • 6 July 1972 – 8 April 1974: Minister for Traffic Safety
  • 8 April 1974 – 5 June 1975: Minister for Traffic
  • 23 September 2008 – present: Minister for Road Safety

List of ministers

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Term start Term end Minister Party
16 March 1965 3 March 1971 James Craig   Country
1971–1972: no minister – responsibilities held by other ministers
6 July 1972 8 April 1974 Colin Jamieson   Labor
8 April 1974 5 June 1975 Ray O'Connor   Liberal
1975–1982: no minister – responsibilities held by combined Minister for Police and Traffic
1982–2008: no minister – responsibilities held by other ministers
23 September 2008 29 June 2012 Rob Johnson   Liberal
29 June 2012 17 March 2017 Liza Harvey   Liberal
17 March 2017 19 March 2021 Michelle Roberts   Labor
19 March 2021 8 June 2023 Paul Papalia   Labor
8 June 2023 incumbent David Michael   Labor

See also

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References

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