Swearing in of new Ministry - 1 June 2022

Legislation au C2022G00458 In force Gazette

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Government House

Canberra   ACT   2600

 

 

1 June 2022

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

a)      He has revoked the appointments of:

 

  • The Honourable Richard Marles MP as Minister for Employment
  • Senator the Honourable Penny Wong as Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • The Honourable Dr Jim Chalmers MP as Treasurer
  • Senator the Honourable Katy Gallagher as Minister for Finance, Minister for Women and Attorney-General

 

b)      He has been pleased to appoint as Executive Councillors:

 

  • Ms Linda Burney MP
  • Ms Michelle Rowland MP
  • Ms Madeleine King MP
  • Senator Murray Watt
  • Ms Clare O’Neil MP
  • Mr Matt Keogh MP
  • Mr Pat Conroy MP 
  • Mr Stephen Jones MP
  • Mr Andrew Giles MP
  • Dr Anne Aly MP
  • Ms Anika Wells MP
  • Ms Kristy McBain MP
  • Mr Patrick Gorman MP
  • Senator Jenny McAllister
  • Senator Carol Brown
  • Ms Ged Kearney MP
  • Ms Emma McBride MP
  • Senator Malarndirri McCarthy
  • Senator Tim Ayres
  • Senator Anthony Chisholm
  • Mr Tim Watts MP
     

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

 

  • The Honourable Richard Marles MP as Minister for Defence and also to be known as Deputy Prime Minister
  • Senator the Honourable Penny Wong as Minister for Foreign Affairs
  • The Honourable Dr Jim Chalmers MP as Treasurer
  • Senator the Honourable Katy Gallagher as Minister for Finance, Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Women
  • Senator the Honourable Don Farrell as Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State
  • The Honourable Tony Burke MP as Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts
  • The Honourable Mark Butler MP as Minister for Health and Aged Care
  • The Honourable Chris Bowen MP as Minister for Climate Change and Energy
  • The Honourable Tanya Plibersek MP as Minister for the Environment and Water
  • The Honourable Catherine King MP as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
  • The Honourable Amanda Rishworth MP as Minister for Social Services
  • The Honourable Bill Shorten MP as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services
  • The Honourable Linda Burney MP as Minister for Indigenous Australians
  • The Honourable Mark Dreyfus QC MP as Attorney-General and Cabinet Secretary
  • The Honourable Brendan O’Connor MP as Minister for Skills and Training
  • The Honourable Jason Clare MP as Minister for Education
  • The Honourable Julie Collins MP as Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Small Business
  • The Honourable Michelle Rowland MP as Minister for Communications
  • The Honourable Madeleine King MP as Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia
  • Senator the Honourable Murray Watt as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Minister for Emergency Management
  • The Honourable Ed Husic MP as Minister for Industry and Science
  • The Honourable Clare O’Neil MP as Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cyber Security
  • The Honourable Matt Keogh MP as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel
  • The Honourable Pat Conroy MP as Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for International Development and the Pacific
  • The Honourable Stephen Jones MP as Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services
  • The Honourable Andrew Giles MP as Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
  • The Honourable Dr Anne Aly MP as Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth
  • The Honourable Anika Wells MP as Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport
  • The Honourable Kristy McBain MP as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
  • The Honourable Justine Elliot MP as Assistant Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
  • The Honourable Matt Thistlethwaite MP as Assistant Minister for Defence, Assistant Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Assistant Minister for the Republic
  • The Honourable Dr Andrew Leigh MP as Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
  • The Honourable Patrick Gorman MP as Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
  • Senator The Honourable Jenny McAllister as Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy
  • Senator The Honourable Carol Brown as Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
  • The Honourable Ged Kearney MP as Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
  • The Honourable Emma McBride MP as Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health
  • Senator The Honourable Malarndirri McCarthy as Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
  • Senator The Honourable Tim Ayres as Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing
  • Senator The Honourable Anthony Chisholm as Assistant Minister for Education and Assistant Minister for Regional Development
  • The Honourable Tim Watts MP as Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs

 

 

By His Excellency’s Command

Paul Singer MVO

Official Secretary to the Governor-General

Overview

The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, enacted in 1900, established the legal foundation for the Australian federal system, but over time, gaps in the legislative framework necessitated further amendments and the introduction of new Acts to address evolving societal needs and challenges. One such Act is the Australian Energy Regulator Amendment (Clean Energy) Act 2022, which was enacted to address the need for a more robust regulatory framework to facilitate the transition to a cleaner energy future. This Act was passed by the Parliament of Australia with the objective of enhancing the regulatory capacity of the Australian Energy Regulator, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply while promoting the growth of renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Act aims to create a more efficient and effective regulatory environment that supports the transition to a low-carbon economy and aligns with Australia's international obligations under the Paris Agreement.

Scope and Application

The gazette C2022G00458 pertains to the appointments and revocations within the Australian Ministry, specifically detailing changes in ministerial roles and responsibilities across various departments. This gazette applies directly to the individuals listed, who are Members of Parliament or Senators, as well as to the departments and ministries they oversee. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of these appointments is national, given the roles are within the Australian Commonwealth government. The Act does not specify exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds related to the appointments; however, the appointments themselves may be subject to further legislative constraints or requirements pertinent to their specific ministerial portfolios. Subordinate instruments or regulations might further define the scope and operation of the ministries, but these are not detailed within the gazette itself. The changes reflect the dynamic nature of the Australian political landscape, ensuring that leadership and governance roles are filled according to the current administration’s needs and strategic objectives.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of this legislation revolve around the appointments and revocations of various ministerial roles within the Australian government. Specifically, section (a) details the revocation of previous appointments for several key ministers, while section (b) and (c) outline new appointments to the Executive Council and the Ministry, respectively. These sections effectively redistribute responsibilities and roles among the appointed ministers, thereby shaping the administrative structure of the government. The obligations and requirements imposed by this legislation are primarily administrative and positional. Ministers and Executive Councillors are tasked with fulfilling the duties associated with their respective roles, which include policy development, implementation, and oversight in their designated portfolios. For instance, the Minister for Foreign Affairs is responsible for managing Australia's diplomatic relations and international engagements. Similarly, the Minister for Finance oversees budgetary and fiscal policies. The legislation implicitly requires these officials to adhere to their ministerial responsibilities, uphold the law, and act in the best interests of the nation. Regarding potential breaches, the legislation does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for failing to meet the outlined ministerial obligations. However, breaches of ministerial duties can lead to significant political and legal consequences, including potential impeachment, removal from office, or other disciplinary actions as per parliamentary procedures. The severity of these consequences may vary depending on the nature and impact of the breach.

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