McKell ministry (1941–1944)

The McKell ministry (1941–1944) or First McKell ministry was the 50th ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 27th Premier, William McKell, of the Labor Party. The ministry was the first of two occasions when the Government was led by McKell, as Premier.

McKell was first elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1917 and served continuously until 1947, when he resigned to become the 12th Governor-General of Australia. Having served as a junior minister in the first and third ministries of Jack Lang, during the 1930s McKell came to oppose Lang's dictatorial rule and critical of electoral failures. In 1939 McKell displaced Lang as Labor leader and NSW Leader of the Opposition.David, Clune (2021). Sir Wiiliam McKell. Australian Biographical Monographs No 12. Redland Bay, Qld: Connor Court Publishing. ISBN 9781922449726.

McKell led Labor to victory at the 1941 state election, defeating the UAP–Country Coalition of Alexander Mair and Michael Bruxner.

This ministry covers the period from 16 May 1941 until 8 June 1944, when the 1944 state election saw McKell re-elected for a subsequent term.

Composition of ministry The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier McKell on 16 May 1941 and covers the full term of government, until 8 June 1944.

Portfolio MinisterParty Term commence Term end Term of officePremierTreasurer 16 May 1941 8 June 1944 Deputy PremierChief SecretarySecretary for Mines Minister for National Emergency Services Attorney–General , KC Minister for Agriculture and Forests Minister for Education Minister for Labour and Industry and Social Services Minister of JusticeVice-President of the Executive CouncilRepresentative of the Government in the Legislative Council , MLC Secretary for Public Works Minister for Health Minister for Local Government and Housing Secretary for Lands Minister for Transport Assistant Minister , MLC

McKell ministry (1941–1944)

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