The Dibbs ministry (1889) or Second Dibbs ministry was the 25th ministry of the Colony of New South Wales, and was the second of three occasions of being led by the tenth Premier, the Honourable George Dibbs. Dibbs was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1874.
In a period of great financial stress for the Colony, this ministry covers just 49 days from 17 January 1889 until 7 March 1889. Dibbs took over as Premier on the first occasion in October 1885 following resignation of the Hon. Alexander Stuart MLA due to ill-health, with his ministry lasting for 75 days. Dibbs served as Colonial Secretary in the Jennings ministry, before it too suffered budgetary pressures. It was during this time that the party system was formed in New South Wales with Dibbs aligning himself with the Protectionist Party.[1][2][3] Dibbs was succeeded by Henry Parkes.[4]
| Portfolio | Minister | Term commence | Term end | Term of office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Colonial Secretary |
Hon. George Dibbs MLA | 17 January 1889 | 7 March 1889 | 49 days |
| Colonial Treasurer | Hon. James Garvan MLA | |||
| Attorney-General Representative of the Government in Legislative Council |
Hon. Edmund Barton MLC | |||
| Secretary for Lands | Hon. William Lyne MLA | |||
| Secretary for Public Works | Hon. James Fletcher MLA | |||
| Minister of Justice | Hon. Thomas Slattery MLA | |||
| Minister of Public Instruction | Hon. Francis Suttor MLA | |||
| Secretary for Mines | Hon. John Chanter MLA | |||
| Postmaster-General | Hon. Henry Clarke MLA | |||
| Vice-President of the Executive Council | Hon. Sir John Lackey MLA |
| Preceded by Parkes ministry (1887-1889) |
Dibbs ministry (1889) 1889 |
Succeeded by Parkes ministry (1889-1891) |
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