Key People

1998–2006

Minister: Rob Kerin
Dates of Portfolio: 1996–2002
Ministerial title: Minister of Primary Industries

Head of Department: Dennis Mutton, Chief Executive 1997–2001

Minister: Carolyn Schaeffer
Dates of Portfolio: 2001–02
Ministerial title: Minister of Primary Industries

Head of Department: Barry Windle, Acting Chief Executive 2002

Minister: Paul Holloway
Dates of Portfolio: 2002–04
Ministerial title: Minister of Primary Industries

Head of Department: Jim Hallion, Chief Executive 2002–2006

Minister: Rory McEwen
Dates of Portfolio: 2004–06
Ministerial title: Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries

Minister: Rory McEwen
Dates of Portfolio: 2006-2009
Ministerial title: Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Minister for Forests

Head of Department: Geoff Knight, Acting Chief Executive 2006–

Minister: Paul Caica
Dates of Portfolio: 2009-
Ministerial title: Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries