Ministerial Acting Arrangements — Hon S N Dawson and Hon R Saffioti
Appoints Hon S N Dawson MLC and Hon R Saffioti MLA as acting Premier during Hon R H Cook MLA's absence in August 2025.
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It is hereby notified for public information that the lieutenant-governor and deputy of the governor, in accordance with section 12(c) of the Interpretation Act 1984, has approved the appointment of the following ministers to act temporarily in the office of premier; minister for state development; trade and investment; economic diversification in the absence of the Hon R H Cook MLA during the following periods— • Hon S N Dawson MLC, for the period 14 to 15 August 2025 inclusive; and • Hon R Saffioti MLA, for the period 16 to 17 August 2025 inclusive.
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