Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has revealed the new portfolio allocations for the WA Government following the retirement of former Minister Paul Papalia who was responsible for Defence Industries.
"The portfolios I've announced today deliver a strong economic team that will ensure we can seize the many opportunities in front of us, and withstand current and future global challenges," WA Premier Roger Cook stated.
As part of the new Cabinet arrangements, the Premier will assume responsibility for Defence Industries with the goal of leading the development of Western Australia as the largest naval maintenance and ship building hub in the southern hemisphere.
Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson will support the Premier as Assistant Minister for Defence Industries, with Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti incorporating the development of new common user infrastructure to support the defence industry in an expanded Transport and Major Infrastructure portfolio.
New Ministerial arrangements were transitioned with an initial swearing-in ceremony at Government House on the morning of Monday 13 July.