The Cahill ministry (1952–1953) or First Cahill ministry was the 55th ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 29th Premier, Joe Cahill, of the Labor Party. The ministry was the first of four consecutive occasions when the Government was led by Cahill, as Premier. This ministry covers the period from 2 April 1952 until 23 February 1953 when Cahill led Labor to victory at the 1953 state election and the Second Cahill ministry was formed.