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Lang ministry (1925–27)

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Lang ministry (1925–27)

The Lang ministry (1925–1927) or First Lang ministry was the 42nd ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 23rd Premier, the Honourable Jack Lang, MLA. This ministry was the first of three occasions where Lang was Premier.

Lang was first elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1913 and served continuously until 1946. In 1923 Lang was elected NSW Parliamentary Leader of the Labor Party by Labor caucus, and became Opposition Leader. At the 1925 state election, Lang led Labor to victory, defeating the Nationalist Party led by Sir George Fuller.

The ministry covers the period from 17 June 1925 until 26 May 1927 when Lang was confronted with extended cabinet strife, centred on the Hon. Albert Willis, MLC. Lang gained the approval of the Governor to reconstruct the ministry subject to an early election, held in October 1927.

Composition of ministry

The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier Lang on 17 June 1925 and covers the period up to 26 May 1927, unless the Minister retains the portfolio for the full term. Ministers are listed in order of seniority.

^a Resigned office. ^b Resigned as Minister for Local Government only.

References

Lang ministry (1925–27) Wikipedia