Ministerial Acting Arrangements — Hon R. H. Cook MLA Absence
Approves the appointment of Hon S. N. Dawson MLC and Hon R. Saffioti MLA to act temporarily as Premier during Hon R. H. Cook MLA's absence.
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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 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 17 to 20 July 2025 inclusive; and • Hon R. Saffioti MLA, for the period 21 July to 3 August 2025 inclusive. This notice supersedes acting arrangements relating to the above office that were published in Government Gazette No.44 of 17 April 2025.
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