First Morrison ministry

See also: Morrison government

The first Morrison ministry (Liberal–National Coalition) was the 71st ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. The Morrison ministry succeeded the second Turnbull ministry, which dissolved on 24 August 2018 following the Liberal Party leadership spills.^[1]

First Morrison ministry
71st ministry of Australia
Prime Minister Scott Morrison with Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove
Date formed	24 August 2018
Date dissolved	29 May 2019
People and organisations
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Governor-General	Sir Peter Cosgrove
Prime Minister	Scott Morrison
Deputy Prime Minister	Michael McCormack
No. of ministers	31
Member party	Liberal–National coalition
Status in legislature	Coalition minority government 75 / 150
Opposition cabinet	Shadow ministry of Bill Shorten
Opposition party	Labor
Opposition leader	Bill Shorten
History
Outgoing election	18 May 2019
Legislature term	45th
Predecessor	Second Turnbull ministry
Successor	Second Morrison ministry

Morrison and his treasurer Josh Frydenberg were sworn in on 24 August.^[2] The full ministry was announced on 26 August and sworn in on 28 August 2018.^[3][4] Following Morrison's victory in the 2019 federal election, the second Morrison ministry was formed in 2019.

Arrangement

There were three ministerial changes in this arrangement. The first came on 26 November 2018 when David Littleproud was appointed as the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Drought Preparation and Response. This was on top of his responsibilities as Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources.^[5][6][7] The second came on 18 December 2018, when Andrew Broad resigned as the Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister following a sex scandal.^[8][9] He was replaced by Andrew Gee who was sworn in on 25 January 2019.^[10][11]

The final change was the appointment of Linda Reynolds to the Cabinet as Minister for Defence Industry on 2 March 2019, replacing Steven Ciobo. Reynolds was also appointed Minister for Emergency Management and North Queensland Recovery following the 2019 North Queensland floods.^[12] This was following the announcement by Ciobo and the Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne that they intend to retire at the upcoming federal election.^[13]

Cabinet

Party		Minister	Portrait	Offices
	Liberal	Hon Scott Morrison (born 1968) MP for Cook (NSW) (2007–2024)		Prime Minister Leader of the Liberal Party of Australia
	National	Hon Michael McCormack (born 1964) MP for Riverina (NSW) (2010–)		Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Leader of the National Party
	Liberal	Hon Josh Frydenberg (born 1971) MP for Kooyong (NSW) (2010–2022)		Treasurer Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party
	National	Hon Bridget McKenzie (born 1969) Senator for Victoria (2019–)		Minister for Regional Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation Deputy Leader of the National Party
	Liberal	Hon Mathias Cormann (born 1970) Senator for Western Australia (2007–2020)		Minister for Finance and the Public Service Vice-President of the Executive Council Leader of the Government in the Senate
	CLP	Hon Nigel Scullion (born 1956) Senator for the Northern Territory (2001–2019)		Minister for Indigenous Affairs Leader of the National Party in the Senate
	Liberal	Hon Christopher Pyne (born 1967) MP for Sturt (SA) (1993–2019)		Minister for Defence Leader of the House
	LNP	Hon Steven Ciobo (born 1974) MP for Moncrieff (Qld.) (2001–2019)		Minister for Defence Industry (until 2 March 2019)
	Liberal	Hon Linda Reynolds (born 1965) Senator for Western Australia (2014–2025)		Minister for Defence Industry (from 2 March 2019) Minister for Emergency Management and North Queensland Recovery (from 2 March 2019) Assistant Minister for Home Affairs (to 2 March 2019)
		Hon Marise Payne (born 1964) Senator for New South Wales (1997–2023)		Minister for Foreign Affairs
		Hon Simon Birmingham (born 1974) Senator for South Australia (2007–2025)		Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate
		Hon Christian Porter (born 1970) MP for Pearce (WA) (2013–2022)		Attorney-General
	LNP	Hon Peter Dutton (born 1970) MP for Dickson (Qld.) (2001–2025)		Minister for Home Affairs
	Liberal	Hon Mitch Fifield (born 1967) Senator for Victoria (2004–2019)		Minister for Communications and the Arts Manager of Government Business in the Senate
		Hon Kelly O'Dwyer (born 1977) MP for Higgins (Vic.) (2009–2019)		Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations Minister for Women
		Hon Michaelia Cash (born 1970) Senator for Western Australia (2008–)		Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education
	LNP	Hon Matt Canavan (born 1980) Senator for Queensland (2014–)		Minister for Resources and Northern Australia
		Hon Karen Andrews (born 1960) MP for McPherson (Qld.) (2010–2025)		Minister for Industry, Science and Technology
	Liberal	Hon Dan Tehan (born 1968) MP for Wannon (Vic.) (2010–)		Minister for Education
		Hon Greg Hunt (born 1965) MP for Flinders (Vic.) (2001–2022)		Minister for Health
		Hon Paul Fletcher (born 1965) MP for Bradfield (NSW) (2009–2025)		Minister for Families and Social Services
	LNP	Hon David Littleproud (born 1976) MP for Maranoa (Qld.) (2016–)		Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Drought Preparation and Response (from 26 November 2018)
	Liberal	Hon Melissa Price (born 1963) MP for Durack (WA) (2013–)		Minister of the Environment
		Hon Angus Taylor (born 1966) MP for Hume (WA) (2013–)		Minister for Energy

Outer ministry

Party		Minister	Portrait	Offices
	Liberal	Hon Alan Tudge (born 1971) MP for Aston (Vic.) (2010–2023)		Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population
	LNP	Hon Stuart Robert (born 1970) MP for Fadden (Qld.) (2007–2023)		Assistant Treasurer
	Liberal	Hon Alex Hawke (born 1977) MP for Mitchell (NSW) (2007–)		Special Minister of State
	National	Hon Darren Chester (born 1967) MP for Gippsland (Vic.) (2008–)		Minister for Veterans' Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC Deputy Leader of the House
	Liberal	Hon David Coleman (born 1974) MP for Banks (NSW) (2013–2025)		Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
		Hon Ken Wyatt (born 1952) MP for Hasluck (WA) (2010–2022)		Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Minister for Indigenous Health
		Hon Michael Keenan (born 1972) MP for Stirling (WA) (2004–2019)		Minister for Human Services and Digital Transformation

Assistant ministry

Party		Assistant Minister	Portrait	Offices
	Liberal	Hon Steve Irons (born 1958) MP for Swan (WA) (2007–2022)		Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
		Hon Sussan Ley (born 1961) MP for Farrer (NSW) (2001–)		Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories
	National	Hon Andrew Broad (born 1975) MP for Mallee (Vic.) (2013–2019)		Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister (to 18 December 2018)
		Hon Andrew Gee (born 1968) MP for Calare (NSW) (2016–)		Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister (from 25 January 2019)
	Liberal	Hon Scott Buchholz (born 1968) MP for Wright (Qld.) (2010–)		Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport
		Hon Zed Seselja (born 1977) Senator for the Australian Capital Territory (2013–2022)		Assistant Minister for Treasury and Finance
		Hon David Fawcett (born 1963) Senator for South Australia (2011–) MP for Wakefield (SA) (2004–2007)		Assistant Minister for Defence
		Hon Anne Ruston (born 1963) Senator for South Australia (2012–)		Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific
	National	Hon Mark Coulton (born 1958) MP for Parkes (NSW) (2007–2025)		Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
	Liberal	Hon Sarah Henderson (born 1964) Senator for Victoria (2019–) MP for Corangamite (Vic.) (2013–2019)		Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services
	LNP	Hon Michelle Landry (born 1962) MP for Capricornia (Qld.) (2013–)		Assistant Minister for Children and Families
	Liberal	Hon Richard Colbeck (born 1958) Senator for Tasmania (2002–2016, 2018–)		Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources