The Baird ministry (2014–2015) or First Baird ministry was the 94th ministry of the Government of New South Wales, and was led by Mike Baird, the state's 44th Premier.
The Liberal–National coalition ministry was formed following the announcement by Barry O'Farrell on 16 April 2014 that he would resign as Premier. Baird was elected as leader of the Liberal Party on 17 April 2014 and was sworn in as Premier together with his ministry on 23 April 2014 at Government House by the Governor of New South Wales Marie Bashir.
The ministry covered the period from 17 April 2014 until 2 April 2015 when the Second Baird ministry was formed, following the re-election of the Coalition at the 2015 state election.
Composition of ministry The first rearrangement occurred in May 2014 when Mike Gallacher resigned from the ministry after he was named at the Independent Commission Against Corruption for alleged involvement in a corrupt scheme to receive illegal political donations. The second rearrangement occurred in October 2014 following the resignation of Andrew Stoner as Deputy Premier and Leader of the National Party citing family reasons. Troy Grant was elected unopposed to succeed him as leader of the Nationals.
Portfolio Minister Party Term commence Term end Term of office Premier 17 April 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Infrastructure 23 April 2014 Minister for Western Sydney Deputy Premier 17 April 2014 17 October 2014 Minister for Trade and Investment 23 April 2014 Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Minister for Tourism and Major Events Deputy Premier 17 October 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Trade and Investment Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Minister for Tourism and Major Events Minister for Small Business 23 April 2014 17 October 2014 17 October 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for the North Coast 23 April 2014 17 October 2014 MLC 17 October 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Transport 23 April 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for the Hunter. Minister for Education Minister for Police and Emergency Services MLC 2 May 2014 7 May 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Industrial Relations MLC 23 April 2014 2 May 2014 7 May 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for the Central Coast MLC 23 April 2014 2 May 2014 7 May 2014 2 April 2015 Vice-President of the Executive CouncilLeader of the Government in Legislative Council MLC 23 April 2014 2 May 2014 MLC 7 May 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Roads and Freight 23 April 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Resources and Energy Special Minister of State Minister for Health Minister for Medical Research Treasurer Minister for Planning Minister for Women Attorney General Minister for Justice Minister for Family and Community Services Minister for Primary Industries Assistant Minister for Tourism and Major Events 17 October 2014 Minister for Regional Tourism 17 October 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water 23 April 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Western New South Wales Minister for Ageing MLC Minister for Disability Services Minister for the Illawarra Minister for Fair Trading 23 April 2014 7 May 2014 , MLC 7 May 2014 2 April 2015 Minister for Sport and Recreation 23 April 2014 Minister Assisting the Premier on Western Sydney Minister for Citizenship and Communities Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Minister for Veterans Affairs Assistant Minister for Education Minister for the Environment Minister for Heritage Assistant Minister for Planning Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing Minister for Finance and Services Minister for Local Government Minister for Mental Health Assistant Minister for Health
Ministers are members of the Legislative Assembly unless otherwise noted.
See also
Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 2011–2015 Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, 2011–2015
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