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Shadow Ministers

The Shadow Ministry is composed of senior Members of the Opposition in the Parliament who occupy the Opposition front benches in either the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council. They are allocated ‘shadow’ portfolios to match those of the Government.

A Shadow Minister’s role is to scrutinise, appraise and criticise policies and actions of a particular Government Minister and government departments under his or her responsibility. Shadow Ministry members are the Opposition’s main spokespeople in Parliament and to the public through the media. Unlike Ministers, Shadow Ministers may also serve on Parliamentary Committees.

In the Western Australian Parliament ‘Shadow Ministries’ date back to 1974 but they do not have official status. Only party Leaders, Deputy Leaders and party Whips receive an extra salary allowance for their roles.



Mr Ronald (Shane) Shane Love MLA

Leader of The Nationals WA; Shadow Minister for Regional Development; Transport; Jobs & Trade; Finance; Federal-Sate Relations; Public Sector Management; Government Accountability

Mr Peter James Rundle MLA

Deputy Leader of The Nationals WA; Shadow Minister for Education; Training; International Education; Sport & Recreation; Racing & Gaming; Commerce

Hon. Colin Stephen de Grussa MLC

Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council; Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food; Fisheries; Ports; Veterans Issues; Regional Communications

Hon. Martin Aldridge MLC

Shadow Minister for Emergency Services; Regional Health; Road Safety; Volunteering; Local Government

Hon. Mia Jane Davies MLA

Shadow Minister for Mines & Petroleum; Electoral Affairs; Aboriginal Affairs; Women's Interests

Hon. Louise Maree Kingston MLC

Shadow Minister for Climate Action; Regional Cities; Tourism

Ms Elizabeth (Libby) Mettam MLA

Leader of the WA Liberal Party; Shadow Minister for Health; Mental Health; Prevention of Family & Domestic Violence

Hon. Dr Steven (Steve) Caldwell Thomas MLC

Shadow Minister for Energy; Industrial Relations

Hon. Tjorn Dirk Sibma MLC

Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council; Shadow Minister for Justice; Defence Industry; Metronet; Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs

Hon. Donna Evelyn Mary Faragher MLC

Shadow Minister for Community Services; Early Childhood Education; Youth; Seniors and Ageing

Hon. Peter Charles Collier MLC

Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council; Shadow Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Culture and the Arts

Dr David John Honey MLA

Shadow Minister for State Development; Water; Hydrogen; Small Business; Science; Innovation & ICT

Hon. Neil Thomson MLC

Shadow Minister for Treasury; Environment

Hon. Steven John Martin MLC

Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party; Shadow Minister for Housing; Forestry; Planning; Lands

Ms Merome Beard MLA

Shadow Minister for Child Protection; Disability Services; Heritage