Deputy Premier of Western Australia

The deputy premier of Western Australia is a role in the Government of Western Australia assigned to a responsible Minister in the Australian state of Western Australia. It has second ranking behind the premier of Western Australia in Cabinet, and its holder serves as acting premier during absence or incapacity of the premier. The role was only formally established on 7 December 1955, but had existed in practice since the earliest days of responsible government.

Deputy Premier of
Western Australia
Western Australian Coat of Arms
Flag of Western Australia
Incumbent
Rita Saffioti
since 8 June 2023
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
StyleThe Honourable
Member of
  • Parliament
  • Cabinet
  • Executive Council
Reports toPremier of Western Australia
SeatDumas House, Perth
NominatorPremier of Western Australia
AppointerGovernor of Western Australia
on the advice of the premier
Term lengthAt the Governor's pleasure
Formation7 December 1955
First holderJohn Tonkin
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