Treasurer of Western Australia | |
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Style | The Honourable |
Appointer | Governor of Western Australia |
Term length | At the Governor's pleasure |
Formation | 29 January 1890 |
First holder | Sir John Forrest |
The Treasurer of Western Australia is the title held by the Cabinet Minister who is responsible for the management of Western Australia's public sector finances, and for preparing and delivering the annual State Budget. With only rare exceptions, until 2001, the position of Treasurer was usually held by the Premier of Western Australia.