Fahey–Murray ministry (1992–1993)
The Fahey–Murray ministry (1992–1993) or Second Fahey–Murray ministry or Second Fahey ministry was the 83rd ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 38th Premier of New South Wales, John Fahey, representing the Liberal Party in coalition with the National Party, led by Wal Murray.
Second Fahey–Murray ministry | |
|---|---|
| 83rd Cabinet of Government of New South Wales | |
| Date formed | 3 July 1992 |
| Date dissolved | 26 May 1993 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Peter Sinclair |
| Premier | John Fahey |
| Deputy Premier | Wal Murray |
| No. of ministers | 20 |
| Ministers removed | 1 |
| Total no. of members | 21 |
| Member party | Liberal–National coalition |
| Status in legislature | Minority Coalition Government |
| Opposition parties | Labor |
| Opposition leader | Bob Carr |
| History | |
| Predecessor | First Fahey ministry |
| Successor | Third Fahey ministry |
The ministry covers the period from 3 July 1992 until 26 May 1993, when Murray resigned from the ministry.
Composition of ministry
Ten ministers retained some or all of their portfolios from the first Fahey ministry.[lower-alpha 1] There were a series of minor reconfigurations of the ministry between August and October 1992,[lower-alpha 2] when Ted Pickering resigned from the police portfolio, accused of misleading parliament and the breakdown of his working relationship with Tony Lauer, the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police,[1][2][3] with Pickering and Terry Griffiths swapping portfolios.[lower-alpha 3] Pickering resigned from the ministry in October 1992.[lower-alpha 4]
The ministry lasted until 26 May 1993, when Murray resigned from the ministry and as the Leader of the New South Wales National Party. Ian Armstrong was elected as the Nationals' Leader, resulting in the formation of the First Fahey–Armstrong ministry.[4][5]
Ministers are members of the Legislative Assembly unless otherwise noted.
Notes
- Retained portfolio from the first Fahey ministry.
- Ted Pickering took on additional responsibilities with a new role of Assisting the Premier in August 1992.
- In September 1992 Ted Pickering resigned as Minister for Police with Terry Griffiths appointed to the portfolio, while Pickering was appointed to Griffith's portfolio of Justice.
- In October 1992 Ted Pickering resigned from the ministry, replaced by John Hannaford as Vice-President of the Executive Council and Leader of the Government in Legislative Council and Wayne Merton was promoted to the ministry and the portfolios of Justice and Emergency Services.
References
- "Pickering goes after 'kick in the guts'". The Canberra Times. 23 September 1992. p. 1. Retrieved 21 March 2022 – via Trove.
- Bayley, David (5 July 2017). Governing the Police: Experience in Six Democracies. Routledge. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-351-51681-5.
- Baker, Jordan (29 December 2007). "Police force captive to ministers, study says". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- "Part 6 Ministries since 1856" (PDF). NSW Parliamentary Record. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- "Former Members". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
