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McMahon, William

Period of Service: 10/03/1971 - 05/12/1972
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Release Date:
10/09/1971
Release Type:
Statement in Parliament
Transcript ID:
2469
Document:
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  • McMahon, William
Ministerial Arrangements

10 September 1971

I should like to inform the House of the following Ministerial arrangements.

Mr. Holten, in addition to his duties as Minister for Repatriation, will assist the Minister for Trade and Industry.

I have also made the following appointments of Assistant Ministers:

  • The Prime Minister will be assisted by Mr. Dobie 
  • The Minister for Primary Industry will be assisted by Mr. King
  • The Minister for Health and Leader of the Government in the Senate will be assisted by Senator Marriott;
  • The Postmaster-General will be assisted by Mr. Robinson;
  • The Minister for Labour and National Service will be assisted by Mr. Street; and
  • The Minister for Civil Aviation will be assisted by Mr. McLeay.

Senator Marriott will take up his duties after he has been sworn as a member of the Executive Council. This will also apply to Mr. King on his return from overseas.

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