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The Carruthers ministry was the 32nd ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 16th Premier, the Honourable Joseph Carruthers, MA, MLA.
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Carruthers was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1887, serving until 1908. As the Commonwealth Parliament was forming, many leading figures sought federal seats. Carruthers became leader of the New South Wales opposition Liberal and Reform Association, the successor to the Free Trade Party, and led the Liberal-Reform alliance to government at the 1904 state election.
The ministry covers the period from 29 August 1904 until 1 October 1907 when Carruthers resigned in favour of Charles Wade in a new alliance between the Association and the Progressive Party.
First arrangement
The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier Reid on 29 August 1904 and covers the period up to 13 May 1907, unless the Minister retains the portfolio for the full term. Ministers are listed in order of seniority.
Second arrangement
This arrangement covers the period from 14 May 1907 until 1 October 1907, when the parliament was dissolved. Only changes in portfolios are shown below.