Reid ministry (New South Wales)


The Reid ministry was the 28th ministry of the Colony of New South Wales, and was led by the 12th Premier, the Right Honourable George Reid,, MLA.
Reid was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1880, serving until 1884. Reid was re-elected to the Assembly in 1891 and assumed leadership of the Free Trade Party following the retirement of Henry Parkes. The ministry covers the period from 3 August 1894 until 13 September 1899, when Reid resigned in order to focus on ensuring adequate provisions were made for New South Wales in the federation of the Australian colonies into a Commonwealth.

Composition of ministry

First arrangement

The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier Reid of 3 August 1894 and covers the period up to 15 August 1898, unless the Minister retains the portfolio for the full term. Ministers are listed in order of seniority.

Second arrangement

This arrangement covers the period from 15 August 1898 until a ministerial reshuffle on 3 July 1899 until a subsequent reshuffle on 3 July 1899, unless the Minister retains the portfolio for the full term. Only changes in portfolios are shown below.

Third arrangement

This arrangement covers the period from a ministerial reshuffle on 3 July 1899 until 13 September 1899, when the parliament was dissolved. Only changes in portfolios are shown below.