Ministerial Changes - Morrison Ministry - 29 May 2019

Legislation au C2019G00472 In force Gazette

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Government House

Canberra   ACT   2600

 

 

29 May 2019

His Excellency the Governor-General directs it to be notified, for general information, that:

a)      He has accepted the resignation of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, with the intention that acceptance of his resignation will terminate all the appointments in the present Ministry.

 

b)      He has been pleased to appoint the Honourable Scott Morrison MP as Prime Minister and Minister for the Public Service.

 

c)      He has been pleased to swear in as Executive Councillors:

 

  • Mrs Nola Marino MP
  • Mr Jason Wood MP
  • Mr Trevor Evans MP
  • Mr Luke Howarth MP
  • Senator Jane Hume
  • Mr Ben Morton MP
  • Senator Jonathon Duniam
     

d)      He has been pleased to make the following appointments on the recommendation of the Prime Minister:

 

Cabinet Ministers:

  • the Honourable Michael McCormack MP as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development
  • the Honourable Josh Frydenberg MP as Treasurer
  • Senator the Honourable Mathias Cormann as Minister for Finance
  • Senator the Honourable Bridget McKenzie as Minister for Agriculture
  • Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham as Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
  • the Honourable Christian Porter MP as Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations
  • Senator the Honourable Marise Payne as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women
  • the Honourable Greg Hunt MP as Minister for Health
  • the Honourable Peter Dutton MP as Minister for Home Affairs
  • the Honourable Paul Fletcher MP as Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts
  • the Honourable Dan Tehan MP as Minister for Education
  • the Honourable David Littleproud MP as Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management
  • Senator the Honourable Michaelia Cash as Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
  • the Honourable Karen Andrews MP as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
  • the Honourable Angus Taylor MP as Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction
  • Senator the Honourable Linda Reynolds CSC as Minister for Defence
  • Senator the Honourable Matthew Canavan as Minister for Resources and Northern Australia
  • Senator the Honourable Anne Ruston as Minister for Families and Social Services
  • the Honourable Sussan Ley MP as Minister for the Environment
  • the Honourable Stuart Robert MP as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services
  • the Honourable Ken Wyatt AM MP as Minister for Indigenous Australians
  • the Honourable Alan Tudge MP as Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure

 

Outer Ministry:

  • Senator the Honourable Richard Colbeck as Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians and Minister for Youth and Sport
  • the Honourable Alex Hawke MP as Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Assistant Defence Minister
  • the Honourable Darren Chester MP as Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel
  • the Honourable David Coleman MP as Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs
  • the Honourable Melissa Price MP as Minister for Defence Industry
  • the Honourable Michael Sukkar MP as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing
  • the Honourable Mark Coulton MP as Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government, and Assistant Trade and Investment Minister

 

Parliamentary Secretaries (Assistant Ministers):

  • Senator the Honourable Zed Seselja as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, and known as Assistant Minister for Finance, Charities and Electoral Matters
  • the Honourable Scott Buchholz MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Regional Development, and known as Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport
  • the Honourable Steve Irons MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, and known as Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships
  • the Honourable Michelle Landry MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Families and Social Services, and known as Assistant Minister for Children and Families
  • the Honourable Andrew Gee MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, and known as Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister
  • the Honourable Nola Marino MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, and known as Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
  • the Honourable Jason Wood MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Home Affairs, and known as Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs
  • the Honourable Luke Howarth MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Families and Social Services, and known as Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services
  • the Honourable Trevor Evans MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment, and known as Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management
  • Senator the Honourable Jane Hume as Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, and known as Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology
  • the Honourable Ben Morton MP as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, and known as Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and
  • Senator the Honourable Jonathon Duniam as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, and known as Assistant Minister for Regional Tourism, and Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries

 

e)      He has also been pleased to appoint Senator the Honourable Mathias Cormann to be Vice President of the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

 

By His Excellency’s Command

Paul Singer MVO

Official Secretary to the Governor-General

Overview

The document C2019G00472 (Gazette) outlines the acceptance of the resignation of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, and his subsequent reappointment, along with other key ministerial appointments, all made by His Excellency the Governor-General. Enacted under the authority of the Australian Constitution, this appointment process formalises the transition of governmental leadership and the reconstitution of the Ministry, ensuring continuity in the administration of the Commonwealth. The policy objective inherent in these appointments is to maintain the effective governance of Australia by reconstituting a capable and authoritative executive branch of government, facilitating the implementation of public policy and the administration of the nation’s affairs.

Scope and Application

The gazette C2019G00472 is a notification concerning the acceptance of the resignation of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Scott Morrison MP, and his subsequent reappointment as Prime Minister along with a comprehensive reshuffle of the Ministry. This legislative update applies to the individuals named, who are Members of Parliament or Senators, and their respective roles within the Australian government, including their positions within the Ministry and as Cabinet Ministers, Outer Ministry, and Parliamentary Secretaries (Assistant Ministers). The scope of this Act pertains specifically to the Commonwealth of Australia, reflecting the federal nature of the appointments and responsibilities. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this gazette. The application of this Act is direct, with no extensions or restrictions through subordinate instruments mentioned within the text. This reshuffle and reappointment underscore the dynamic nature of federal governance and the continuous evolution of the ministerial portfolio in response to the nation's needs.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislation detail the resignation of the Prime Minister and the subsequent appointments to the Ministry. Section (a) indicates that the Governor-General has accepted the resignation of Scott Morrison as Prime Minister, which will result in the termination of all current ministerial appointments. Section (b) outlines the reappointment of Scott Morrison as Prime Minister, while sections (c) and (d) enumerate the new appointments to the Executive Council and various ministerial positions. These sections ensure a smooth transition in the leadership and ministerial roles within the government. The obligations imposed by this Act on the parties involved are primarily to adhere to the newly established appointments and ministerial roles. The newly appointed Prime Minister and Ministers must assume their respective positions and responsibilities as outlined in the Act. The Executive Councillors and Parliamentary Secretaries must also fulfil their duties and support the Ministers in their respective portfolios. This includes attending to the legislative and administrative tasks pertinent to their roles, ensuring effective governance and public service delivery. Any breach of the provisions outlined in this Act could result in various consequences. While the Act itself does not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties, breaches of the ministerial code of conduct or any subsequent misconduct could lead to legal and political repercussions. Ministers and Executive Councillors could face disciplinary action, including potential dismissal from their positions. Additionally, if their actions contravene other legislation, such as the Crimes Act 1914, they could face criminal charges and penalties as prescribed by those laws. The maximum penalties for such offences would depend on the specific nature of the breach and the relevant statutory provisions.

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