WA Premier Roger Cook Reshapes Cabinet with Focus on Health, Climate, and Regional Development

The new cabinet introduces a team-based health strategy, a Climate Resilience portfolio, and regional ministers to address systemic challenges and emerging priorities.

• Meredith Hammat has been appointed as Health Minister, supported by a team of three other ministers handling infrastructure, aged care, and preventative health.
• The Climate Action portfolio has been replaced with Climate Resilience, emphasizing adaptation and integrating decarbonisation into the energy portfolio.
• Amber-Jade Sanderson transitions from health to economic portfolios, including energy, decarbonisation, manufacturing, and TAFE.
• New regional portfolios have been established, with dedicated ministers to enhance development across Western Australia's regions.
• Premier Roger Cook's cabinet reshuffle reflects his effort to address systemic challenges while asserting his leadership following a decisive election victory.

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