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You can search for a Minister by name or portfolio on this site or <a href="/government/publications/western-australian-government-ministry">download the full list of Cabinet members</a>.</p> <p>While Western Australia's constitutional laws provide for <a href="https://www.govhouse.wa.gov.au/the-governor/">the Governor to act as Head of State</a>, most of the Governor's constitutional powers are exercised on advice from Government Ministers, principally the Premier.</p> <h3 id="parliament">Parliament</h3> <p>Parliament sitting dates, detailed transcripts of Parliamentary business (Hansard), members and committees, bills, statutes and facts about the Parliamentary process can be found on the <a href="http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/">Western Australian Parliament website</a>.</p> <h3 id="the-public-sector">The public sector</h3> <p>The Western Australian public sector is a diverse group of approximately 130 employing agencies working to deliver services to the community. 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