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Previous Special Ministers of State

A black and white head shot of Ben Morton, who is smiling and wearing a dark suit, shirt and tie.

The Hon Ben Morton

Special Minister of State

8 October 2021 to 23 May 2022

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Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham

Special Minister of State

30 October 2020 to 8 October 2021

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A black and white head shot of Mathias Cormann, who is smiling and wearing a dark jacket, shirt and tie.

Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann

Special Minister of State

29 May 2019 to 30 October 2020

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A black and white head shot of Alex Hawke, who is smiling and wearing a dark jacket, shirt, and tie.

The Hon Alex Hawke

Special Minister of State

28 August 2018 to 29 May 2019

Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann

Special Minister of State

13 November 2017 to 28 August 2018

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Senator the Hon Scott Ryan

Special Minister of State

19 July 2016 to 13 November 2017

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Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann

Special Minister of State

29 November 2015 to 19 July 2016

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The Hon Mal Brough

Special Minister of State

21 September 2015 to 29 December 2015

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Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson

Special Minister of State

18 September 2013 to 15 September 2015

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The Hon Gary Gray, AO

Special Minister of State

14 September 2011 to 14 September 2013

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