Ministerial Acting Arrangements for Hon D. T. Punch MLA
Approves the temporary appointment of Hon D. T. Punch MLA as Minister for State Development; Economic Diversification; Finance; Electoral Affairs; Goldfields-Esperance.
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It is hereby notified for public information that the Governor, in accordance with section 12(c) of the Interpretation Act 1984, has approved the following temporary appointment. Hon D. T. Punch MLA will act temporarily in the office of Minister for State Development; Economic Diversification; Finance; Electoral Affairs; Goldfields-Esperance in the absence of the Hon D. R. Michael MLA.
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