The Chief Minister announced today, 21 November 2011, that Dr Chris Bourke would be appointed as the fifth Minister in Cabinet, becoming the Minister for Education and Training and would also, as of Wednesday 23 November, take over responsibility for the portfolio of Corrections in addition to that of Industrial Relations.
Dr Bourke will become the first Aboriginal Minister to serve in an ACT Government and will also take on responsibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.
Mr Corbell will remain Attorney -General and Minister for Police and Emergency Services.
