Extract from Hansard [ASSEMBLY — Tuesday, 7 August 2012] p4460c-4460c Mr Colin Barnett BARNETT MINISTRY — CHANGES Statement by Premier MR C.J. BARNETT (Cottesloe — Premier) [2.01 pm]: I take this opportunity to inform members of the composition of the ministry following a number of changes that were made during the winter recess as confirmed by the Governor on 29 June, 7 July and 12 July. Three new ministers have been appointed. Hon Michael Mischin, MLC, has been appointed as the Attorney General, Hon Liza Harvey, MLA, is the Minister for Police; Road Safety and Hon Murray Cowper, MLA, is the Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Corrective Services. There also have been changes to the portfolios of some ministers. Deputy Premier Hon Kim Hames, MLA, is now the Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly. Hon Troy Buswell, MLA, is now Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Emergency Services. Hon Peter Collier, MLC, is the Minister for Education; Energy; Indigenous Affairs. Hon Terry Redman, MLA, is the Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Housing. In addition, the following parliamentary secretaries have been appointed. Mr Mike Nahan, MLA, is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education; Energy; Indigenous Affairs. Mr Joe Francis, MLA, is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance; Commerce; Small Business. Mr Albert Jacob, MLA, is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women’s Interests; Youth. For the information of members I table a list of the current ministry and the new administrative arrangements between the houses for the representation of ministers. I also add my appreciation for the service of the members for Hillarys, Churchlands and Bateman as cabinet ministers and their very strong contributions to the state. [See papers 5027 and 5028.] [1] .