Minister for Energy (Western Australia)

Minister for Energy is a position in the government of Western Australia. 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 Energy Policy WA (a standalone sub-department of the state's Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety), 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 – 8 April 1974: Minister for Electricity and Fuel
• 8 April 1974 – 23 December 1983: Minister for Fuel and Energy
• 23 December 1983 – 25 February 1988: Minister for Minerals and Energy
• 28 February 1989 – 5 February 1991: Minister for Mines, Fuel and Energy
• 5 February 1991 – 16 February 1993: Minister for Fuel and Energy
• 16 February 1993 – 19 March 2025: Minister for Energy
• 19 March 2025 – present: Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation

List of ministers

See also

• Minister for Mines and Petroleum (Western Australia)
• Minister for Regional Development (Western Australia)
• Minister for State Development (Western Australia)

References

• David Black (2014), The Western Australian Parliamentary Handbook (Twenty-Third Edition). Perth [W.A.]: Parliament of Western Australia.
• Electricity, Energy and Fuel Ministers of Western Australia. Perth [W.A.]: Parliament of Western Australia.