Claim: During the Barnett Ministry, Colin Barnett was Treasurer until July 2012 when he was replaced by Troy Buswell, who initially resigned in 2010 after a scandal.
Evidence: It was led by the Premier of Western Australia, Colin Barnett, and Deputy Premier Liza Harvey. Colin Barnett, MLA Premier
Minister for State Development
Treasurer (from 28 April 2010) Troy Buswell, MLA
(until 27 April 2010) Treasurer
Minister for Commerce
Minister for Science and Innovation
Minister for Housing and Works #ref_11 On 27 April 2010, Troy Buswell resigned from the ministry following questions arising from a personal affair with Greens MP Adele Carles. The following day, Premier Colin Barnett assumed the role of Treasurer, while Buswell's remaining portfolios were transferred to Bill Marmion, who had hitherto been a parliamentary secretary. Premier
Treasurer (from 12 June 2012)
Minister for State Development Colin Barnett, MLA Premier
Treasurer (until 7 July 2012)
Minister for State Development Troy Buswell, MLA Treasurer (from 7 July 2012)
Minister for Transport
Minister for Housing
Minister for Emergency Services Colin Barnett, MLA