Shadow Ministers
The Shadow Ministry is composed of senior Members of the Opposition in the Parliament who occupy the Opposition front benches in either the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council. They are allocated ‘shadow’ portfolios to match those of the Government.
A Shadow Minister’s role is to scrutinise, appraise and criticise policies and actions of a particular Government Minister and government departments under his or her responsibility. Shadow Ministry members are the Opposition’s main spokespeople in Parliament and to the public through the media. Unlike Ministers, Shadow Ministers may also serve on Parliamentary Committees.
In the Western Australian Parliament ‘Shadow Ministries’ date back to 1974 but they do not have official status. Only party Leaders, Deputy Leaders and party Whips receive an extra salary allowance for their roles.
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| Mr Shane Love MLA
| Leader of The Nationals WA; Shadow Minister for Regional Development; Transport; Jobs & Trade; Finance; Federal-State Relations; Climate Action; Commerce; Public Sector Management; Government Accountability
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| Mr Peter Rundle MLA
| Deputy Leader of The Nationals WA; Shadow Minister for Education; Training; International Education; Sport & Recreation; Racing & Gaming; Tourism
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| Hon. Colin de Grussa MLC
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council; Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food; Fisheries; Ports; Veterans Issues; Regional Communications
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| Hon. Martin Aldridge MLC
| Shadow Minister for Emergency Services; Regional Health; Road Safety; Local Government; Volunteering; Regional Cities
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| Ms Libby Mettam MLA
| Leader of the WA Liberal Party; Shadow Minister for Health; Mental Health; Prevention of Family & Domestic Violence
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| Hon. Steven Martin MLC
| Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party; Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Housing, Forestry
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| Hon. Peter Collier MLC
| Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council; Shadow Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Culture and the Arts
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| Hon. Neil Thomson MLC
| Shadow Minister for Environment; Planning and Lands
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| Hon. Tjorn Sibma MLC
| Shadow Minister for Justice; Defence Industry; Metronet; Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
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| Hon. Donna Faragher MLC
| Shadow Minister for Community Services; Early Childhood Education; Youth; Seniors and Ageing
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| Hon. Dr Steve Thomas MLC
| Shadow Minister for Energy; Industrial Relations
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| Hon. Nick Goiran MLC
| Shadow Attorney General; Shadow Minister for Child Protection
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