Askin–Cutler ministry (1969–1971)
The Askin–Cutler ministry (1969–1971) or Third Askin ministry was the 64th ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 32nd Premier, the Honourable Robin Askin, MLA, of the Liberal Party in coalition with the Country Party, led by the Honourable Charles Cutler, MLA. It was the third of six occasions when Askin was Premier; and when Cutler was Deputy Premier.
Background
Askin was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1950 and served continuously until 1975, representing variously the seats of Collaroy and Pittwater. Rising through the Liberal Party ranks, Askin served as Deputy Leader from 1954 until he was elected Leader of the NSW Liberal Party and Leader of the NSW Opposition, following the defeat of the Morton/Hughes–led coalition by Cahill's Labor at the 1959 election. Cutler was elected to the NSW Legislative Assembly in 1947 and served continuously until 1975, representing the seat of Orange. Elected Deputy Leader of the Country Party in 1958 and, like Askin, Cutler was elected as leader of his party following the 1959 state election, replacing Davis Hughes. The Askin/Cutler–led Liberal/Country coalition was defeated at the 1962 election by Labor's Bob Heffron. In April 1964 Jack Renshaw replaced Heffron as Leader of the Labor Party and became Premier. Twelve months later, Renshaw called an election held on 13 May 1965; however after 24 years of consecutive Labor governments, Askin and Cutler led the coalition to government at the 1965 state election.
The first Askin/Cutler ministry was commissioned from 1965 until the 1968 state election; when the coalition again won office. The second Askin/Cutler ministry was commissioned from the 1968 election until 11 February 1969, when the ministry was reconfigured.
Tenure of ministry
This ministry covers the period from 11 February 1969 until 11 March 1971,[1][2] when Askin and Cutler led the Liberal/Country coalition to a fourth term following victory at the 1971 state election, defeating Labor led by Pat Hills.
Composition of ministry
The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier Askin on 11 February 1969, and covers the period until 11 March 1971. Ministers are listed in order of seniority and in all cases, serve the full term of this ministry.
| Portfolio | Minister | Party | Term commence | Term end | Term of office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Treasurer |
Hon. Robin Askin, MLA | Liberal | 11 February 1969 | 11 March 1971 | 2 years, 28 days | |
| Deputy Premier Minister for Education Minister for Science |
Hon. Charles Cutler, MLA | Country | ||||
| Minister for Labor and Industry Chief Secretary Minister for Tourism |
Hon. Eric Willis, MLA | Liberal | ||||
| Minister for Decentralisation and Development Vice-President of the Executive Council Representative of the Government in Legislative Council |
Hon. John Fuller, MLC | Country | ||||
| Minister for Public Works | Hon. Davis Hughes, MLA | |||||
| Attorney General | Hon. Ken McCaw, MLA | Liberal | ||||
| Minister for Local Government Minister for Highways |
Hon. Pat Morton, MLA | |||||
| Minister for Transport | Hon. Milton Morris, MLA | |||||
| Minister for Lands | Hon. Tom Lewis, MLA | |||||
| Minister for Conservation | Hon. Jack Beale, MLA | |||||
| Minister for Agriculture | Hon. Geoff Crawford, MLA | Country | ||||
| Minister for Housing Minister for Co-operative Societies |
Hon. Stanley Stephens, MLA | Country | ||||
| Minister of Justice | Hon. John Maddison, MLA | Liberal | ||||
| Minister for Health | Hon. Harry Jago, MLA | |||||
| Minister for Mines | Hon. Wal Fife, MLA | |||||
| Minister for Child Welfare Minister for Social Welfare |
Hon/ Frederick Hewitt, MLC | |||||
| Assistant Minister | Hon. John Lloyd Waddy OBE DFC MLA | |||||
| Hon. George Freudenstein, MLA | Country | |||||
See also
- Robert Askin - 32nd Premier of New South Wales
- Charles Cutler - NSW Country Party leader
- Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1968–1971
- Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, 1967–1970
- Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, 1970–1973
References
- ^ "Former Members - Chronological List of Ministries 1856 to 2009 (requires download)". Project for the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW. Parliament of New South Wales. Archived from the original (MS Excel spreadsheet) on 15 March 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Part 6: Ministries" (PDF). New South Wales Parliamentary Record. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
