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Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC
Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley
Government of Western Australia
Stephen Dawson is Western Australia’s Minister for Regional Development, Ports, Science and Innovation, Medical Research and the Kimberley. He also serves as Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.
Stephen was born in Dublin and migrated to Australia with his family. Through his role as Minister for Regional Development, Stephen is focused on driving the economy through diversification and job creation and advocating for the needs of those living and working in the regions.
He has a wealth of knowledge on issues important to regional WA, having lived in the North West and holding a range of portfolios throughout his career such as Environment, Disability Services and Emergency Services.
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9:15–9:30amTue 24 MarSummit StageWinthrop HallOpen
Others
Address by Guest of Honour
About this session
Guest of Honour, Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley, Government of Western Australia will open the Black Swan Summit 2026 with a short address.
