WA Premier Roger Cook Reshapes Cabinet to Tackle Health, Climate, and Regional Challenges
The cabinet overhaul introduces specialized portfolios, a team-based health strategy, and a focus on climate resilience and regional development.
- Meredith Hammat has been appointed WA's new Health Minister, with health responsibilities divided among four ministers to improve focus and efficiency.
- Amber-Jade Sanderson transitions from health to economic portfolios, including energy, decarbonisation, manufacturing, and TAFE.
- The Climate Action portfolio has been replaced with Climate Resilience, emphasizing adaptation and integrating decarbonisation into energy policy.
- New regional portfolios aim to address housing, infrastructure, and development challenges across WA's diverse regions.
- Premier Roger Cook's reshuffle reflects his intent to assert leadership, enhance governance, and address systemic issues in health, climate, and regional growth.