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1965



The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier Renshaw following his appointment as Premier on 30 April 1964, and covers the period until 13 May 1965, when Renshaw's Labor-led government was defeated. Ministers are listed in order of seniority and in all cases, serve the full term of this ministry.

Portfolio Minister Party Term commence Term end Term of office
Premier
Treasurer
Minister for Industrial Development and Decentralisation
Hon. Jack Renshaw, MLA   Labor 30 April 1964 13 May 1965 1 year, 13 days
Deputy Premier
Minister for Local Government
Minister for Highways
Hon. Pat Hills, MLA  
Attorney–General
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Representative of the Government in Legislative Council
Hon. Reg Downing, MLC  
Chief Secretary
Minister for Tourism Activities
Hon. Gus Kelly, MLA  
Minister for Health Hon. Bill Sheahan, QC, MLA  
Minister for Child Welfare
Minister for Social Welfare
Hon. Frank Hawkins, MLA  
Minister for Agriculture
Minister for Conservation
Hon. George Enticknap, MLA  
Minister for Housing
Minister for Co-operative Societies
Hon. Abe Landa, MLA  
Minister of Education Hon. Ernest Wetherell, MLA  
Minister for Labour and Industry Hon. James Maloney, MLC  
Minister for Mines Hon. Jim Simpson, MLA  
Minister for Transport Hon. John McMahon, MLA  
Minister for Public Works Hon. Norm Ryan, MLA  
Minister of Justice Hon. Jack Mannix, MLA  
Minister for Lands Hon. Keith Compton, MLA  
Assistant Minister Hon. Thomas Murphy, MLA