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1969


This ministry covers the period from 11 February 1969 until 11 March 1971, when Askin and Cutler led the Liberal/Country coalition to a fourth term following victory at the 1971 state election, defeating Labor led by Pat Hills.

Composition of ministry

The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier Askin on 11 February 1969, and covers the period until 11 March 1971. 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
Hon. Robin Askin, MLA   Liberal 11 February 1969 11 March 1971 2 years, 28 days
Deputy Premier
Minister for Education
Minister for Science
Hon. Charles Cutler, MLA   Country
Minister for Labor and Industry
Chief Secretary
Minister for Tourism
Hon. Eric Willis, MLA   Liberal
Minister for Decentralisation and Development
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Representative of the Government in Legislative Council
Hon. John Fuller, MLC   Country
Minister for Public Works Hon. Davis Hughes, MLA  
Attorney General Hon. Ken McCaw, MLA   Liberal
Minister for Local Government
Minister for Highways
Hon. Pat Morton, MLA  
Minister for Transport Hon. Milton Morris, MLA  
Minister for Lands Hon. Tom Lewis, MLA  
Minister for Conservation Hon. Jack Beale, MLA  
Minister for Agriculture Hon. Geoff Crawford, MLA   Country
Minister for Housing
Minister for Co-operative Societies
Hon. Stanley Stephens, MLA   Country
Minister of Justice Hon. John Maddison, MLA   Liberal
Minister for Health Hon. Harry Jago, MLA  
Minister for Mines Hon. Wal Fife, MLA  
Minister for Child Welfare
Minister for Social Welfare
Hon/ Frederick Hewitt, MLC  
Assistant Minister Hon. John Lloyd Waddy OBE DFCMLA  
Hon. George Freudenstein, MLA   Country