The Hamer Ministry was the 59th ministry of the Government of Victoria. It was led by the Premier of Victoria, Rupert Hamer, of the Liberal Party. The ministry was sworn in on 24 August 1972."Ministers of the Crown". Victorian Government Gazette: p. 1972:2943-2944. 24 August 1972.
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16 May 1979 - 5 June 1981 MinisterPortfoliosRupert Hamer, MLAPremier Minister for State Development, Decentralization and Tourism (until 3 February 1981, 15 March 1981 to 17 March 1981) Minister for Economic Development (15 March 1981 to 17 March 1981)Lindsay Thompson, MLADeputy Premier Treasurer Minister for Police and Emergency Services Chief Secretary (until 3 September 1980)Jim Balfour, MLAMinister for Fuel and Power Minister of Mines Minister for Minerals and Energy (until 3 February 1981)Bill Borthwick, MLAMinister for HealthIan Smith, MLAMinister of Agriculture (until 23 December 1980) Minister for Economic Development (23 December 1980 to 15 March 1981, 17 March 1981 to 25 May 1981) Minister for State Development, Decentralization and Tourism (3 February 1981 to 15 March 1981, 17 March 1981 to 25 May 1981)Alan Hunt, MLCMinister for EducationVasey Houghton, MLCMinister of Lands Minister of Soldier Settlement Minister for ConservationBrian Dixon, MLAMinister for Youth, Sport and Recreation Minister of Housing (until 3 February 1981) Minister for Employment and Training (from 23 December 1980)Jock Granter, MLCMinister of Water Supply Minister of ForestsDigby Crozier, MLCMinister for Local GovernmentRob Maclellan, MLAMinister of TransportWalter Jona, MLAMinister for Community Welfare ServicesHaddon Storey, MLCAttorney-General Minister for Federal AffairsJim Ramsay, MLAMinister of Consumer Affairs Minister of Labour and Industry Minister for Economic Development (from 25 May 1981) Minister for State Development, Decentralization and Tourism (from 25 May 1981)Tom Austin, MLAMinister for Public Works (until 23 December 1980) Minister for Property and Services (until 23 December 1980) Minister for Agriculture (from 23 December 1980)Lou Lieberman, MLAMinister for Planning Minister for Minerals and Energy (from 3 February 1981) Minister of Mines (from 3 February 1981)Alan Wood, MLAMinister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (until 17 February 1981) Minister for Public Works (from 23 December 1980) Minister for Property and Services (from 23 December 1980)Norman Lacy, MLAMinister for the Arts Minister of Educational Services (from 23 December 1980)Glyn Jenkins, MLCParliamentary Secretary of the CabinetJeff Kennett, MLAMinister for Housing (from 3 February 1981) Minister for Immigration and Ethnic Affairs (from 17 February 1981)
31 March 1976 - 16 May 1979 MinisterPortfoliosRupert Hamer, MLAPremier Treasurer Minister for the ArtsLindsay Thompson, MLADeputy Premier Minister for EducationJim Balfour, MLAMinister for Fuel and Power Minister of Mines Minister for Minerals and Energy (from 1 September 1977)Pat Dickie, MLCChief Secretary (until 16 August 1978)Bill Borthwick, MLAMinister of Lands Minister of Soldier Settlement Minister for ConservationJoe Rafferty, MLAMinister of Transport (until 18 August 1978) Chief Secretary (18 August 1978 to 4 April 1979)Ian Smith, MLAMinister for AgrucultureRoberts Dunstan, MLAMinister for Public Works (until 10 August 1978) Minister for Property and Services (17 May 1978 to 10 August 1978)Alan Hunt, MLCAttorney-General (until 6 May 1976) Minister for Local Government Minister for Federal Affairs (until 18 August 1978) Minister for Planning (from 16 August 1978)Alan Scanlan, MLAMinister for Special EducationVasey Houghton, MLCMinister for HealthBrian Dixon, MLAMinister for Youth, Sport and Recreation Minister for Social Welfare (until 13 February 1979) Minister for Community Welfare Services (from 13 February 1979)Jock Granter, MLCMinister of Water Supply Minister of ForestsDigby Crozier, MLCMinister for State Development and Decentralization (until 23 May 1978) Minister for Tourism (Victoria) (until 23 May 1978) Minister for State Development, Decentralization and Tourism (from 23 May 1978)Rob Maclellan, MLAMinister of Labour and Industry (until 18 August 1978) Minister of Consumer Affairs (until 16 August 1978) Minister for Public Works (10 August 1978 to 16 August 1978) Minister for Property and Services (10 August 1978 to 16 August 1978) Minister of Transport (from 18 August 1978)Walter Jona, MLAMinister for Immigration and Ethnic AffairsGeoff Hayes, MLAMinister for Housing Minister for Planning (until 16 August 1978)Haddon Storey, MLCAttorney-General (from 6 May 1976) Minister for Federal Affairs (from 18 August 1978) Chief Secretary (from 4 April 1979)Jim Ramsay, MLAMinister of Consumer Affairs (from 16 August 1978) Minister of Labour and Industry (from 18 August 1978)Tom Austin, MLAMinister for Public Works (from 16 August 1978) Minister for Property and Services (from 16 August 1978)
30 May 1973 - 31 March 1976 MinisterPortfoliosRupert Hamer, MLAPremier Treasurer Minister for the ArtsLindsay Thompson, MLADeputy Premier Minister for EducationEdward Meagher, MLAMinister of Transport Minister of Forests (until 22 June 1973)Jim Balfour, MLAMinister for Fuel and Power Minister of MinesJohn Rossiter, MLAChief SecretaryVernon Wilcox, MLAAttorney-GeneralPat Dickie, MLCMinister for Housing Minister for Aboriginal Affairs (until 19 February 1975)Bill Borthwick, MLAMinister of Lands Minister of Soldier Settlement Minister for ConservationJoe Rafferty, MLAMinister of Labour and Industry Minister of Consumer Affairs Minister for Federal Affairs (from 18 February 1975)Murray Byrne, MLCMinister for State Development and Decentralization Minister for Tourism (Victoria) Minister of ImmigrationIan Smith, MLAMinister for AgricultureRoberts Dunstan, MLAMinister for Public Works Minister of Water Supply (until 22 June 1973)Alan Hunt, MLCMinister for Local Government Minister for PlanningAlan Scanlan, MLAMinister for HealthVasey Houghton, MLCMinister for Social WelfareBrian Dixon, MLAMinister for Youth, Sport and RecreationJock Granter, MLCMinister of Water Supply (from 22 June 1973) Minister of Forests (from 22 June 1973)
23 August 1972 - 30 May 1973 MinisterPortfoliosRupert Hamer, MLAPremier Treasurer Minister for the ArtsLindsay Thompson, MLADeputy Premier Minister for EducationGilbert Chandler, MLCMinister for AgricultureGeorge Reid, MLAAttorney-GeneralEdward Meagher, MLAChief Secretary Minister of ForestsJim Balfour, MLAMinister for Fuel and Power Minister of MinesJohn Rossiter, MLAMinister for HealthVernon Wilcox, MLAMinister of TransportPat Dickie, MLCMinister for Housing Minister for Aboriginal AffairsBill Borthwick, MLAMinister of Lands Minister of Soldier Settlement Minister for ConservationJoe Rafferty, MLAMinister of Labour and IndustryMurray Byrne, MLCMinister for State Development and Decentralization Minister for Tourism (Victoria) Minister of ImmigrationIan Smith, MLAMinister for Social Welfare Minister for Youth and RecreationRoberts Dunstan, MLAMinister of Water Supply Minister for Public WorksAlan Hunt, MLCMinister for Local GovernmentAlan Scanlan, MLAMinister without PortfolioVasey Houghton, MLCParliamentary Secretary of the Cabinet
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