Our Ministers

THE HON ALAN J CARPENTER MLA

Premier; Minister for Federal-State Relations; Trade; Innovation; Science; Public Sector Management.

The Premier is responsible for many of the science, technology and innovation activities of the department which focus on pure scientific research and promoting innovation as a driver for competitiveness in new sectors of  WA’s economy. Premier Carpenter is also responsible for international trade and investment.
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THE HON ERIC S RIPPER BA DipEd MLA

Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for State Development

The Deputy Premier is responsible for major resource projects, including oil and gas, alumina and iron ore developments.
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THE HON FRANCIS M LOGAN BA(Hons) MLA

Minister for Energy; Resources; Industry and Enterprise

The Minister for Resources; Industry and Enterprise is responsible for the State’s resource sector including royalties and mining.
Minister Logan is also responsible for the ‘Beyond the Boom’ Strategy to develop biotechnology, information communications technology, marine and defence, renewable energy and resource services as major contributors to the Western Australian economy.
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