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Minister for Energy (Western Australia)

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Minister for Energy is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by Mike Nahan of the Liberal Party. The position was first created after the 1959 state election, for the government of David Brand, and has existed in almost every government since then. The minister is responsible for the state government's Public Utilities Office (part of the Department of Finance), which oversees Western Australia's energy sector.

Titles

  • 2 April 1959 – 12 October 1971: Minister for Electricity
  • 12 October 1971 – 6 July 1972 (two ministers): Minister for Electricity and Minister for Fuel
  • 6 July 1972 – 1 April 1974: Minister for Electricity and Fuel
  • 1 April 1974 – 16 February 1993: Minister for Fuel and Energy
  • 16 February 1993 – present: Minister for Energy
  • References

    Minister for Energy (Western Australia) Wikipedia