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Roger Cook’s Major Cabinet Reshuffle Revealed
Roger Cook added tourism and defence industries to his duties as Daniel Pastorelli entered cabinet and several portfolios were reassigned.
- On Sunday, Premier Roger Cook announced a major Western Australia cabinet reshuffle following the sudden retirement of long-standing Minister Paul Papalia. Cook personally assumed Tourism, Trade and Investment and Defence Industries portfolios to lead the state's AUKUS naval commitments.
- The reshuffle was sparked by Papalia's sudden retirement due to family illness. To fill the vacancy, Cook appointed first-term Member of Parliament Daniel Pastorelli, dubbed a "boy wonder," as Minister for Mines, Petroleum and Exploration, and Water.
- Attorney General Tony Buti takes on Corrective Services, while Police Minister Reece Whitby adds Emergency Services to his responsibilities. Balcatta Member of Parliament David Michael assumes State Development, previously held by Cook.
- Announcing the changes, Cook stated his government is focused on priorities including jobs, health, and housing. He defended Pastorelli's appointment, noting the new minister has "senior executive government experience" spanning nine and a half years.
- Cook aims to establish Western Australia as a premier naval maintenance and ship building hub under AUKUS agreements. Meanwhile, the State Development portfolio faces ongoing scrutiny over powers to approve projects of "strategic or economic significance.
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Premier announces cabinet shake up following resignation of Paul Papalia
Western Australian premier Roger Cook has announced a major shakeup of responsibilities as he makes way for first-term MP Daniel Pastorelli to join the cabinet following the retirement of long-standing minister Paul Papalia. As part of the new Cabinet arrangements, the Premier will assume responsibility for Defence Industries, to lead the development of Western Australia as the largest naval maintenance and ship building hub in the southern hemi…
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