Reported in the Courier Mail today by Sarah Vogler

FORMER NRL referee Tim Mander was this morning sworn in as Minister for Housing and Public Works at a ceremony at Government House.

Mr Mander has now officially replaced Dr Bruce Flegg who resigned from the portfolio last weeks following “sloppy administration in his office.

His resignation came just seven months into the new government’s term.

Dr Flegg’s departure also allowed Gympie MP David Gibson to come back from the backbench to a minor role as the chair of the state development, infrastructure and industry committee.

Mirani MP Ted Malone was also this morning officially appointed Assistant Minister for emergency volunteers at the Government House ceremony.

Mr Mander will attend his first cabinet meeting today.