Minister for Fisheries is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by Don Punch of the Labor Party. The position was first created after the 1947 state election, in the new ministry formed by Ross McLarty. It has existed in every government since then, sometimes under different titles. The minister is currently responsible for the state government's Fisheries within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. It is responsible for commercial and recreational fishing in Western Australia.
Titles
- 1 April 1947 – 16 March 1965: Minister for Fisheries
- 16 March 1965 – 20 December 1974: Minister for Fisheries and Fauna
- 20 December 1974 – 20 December 1984: Minister for Fisheries and Wildlife
- 20 December 1984 – present: Minister for Fisheries
List of ministers
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