Minister for Science (Western Australia)

Minister for Science is a position in the government of Western Australia, currently held by Stephen Dawson as part of the Cook ministry. The position was first created in 2001, in the ministry of Geoff Gallop, and has existed in every government since then. The minister is responsible for the state government's Office of Science, which falls within the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Titles

 * 16 February 2001 – 3 February 2006: Minister for Science
 * 3 February 2006 – 13 December 2006: Minister for Science and Innovation
 * 13 December 2006 – 23 September 2008: Minister for Science
 * 23 September 2008 – 21 March 2013: Minister for Science and Innovation
 * 21 March 2013 – present: Minister for Science