The Cahill ministry (1953–1956) or Second Cahill ministry was the 56th ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 29th Premier, Joe Cahill, of the Labor Party. The ministry was the second of four consecutive occasions when the Government was led by Cahill as Premier. This ministry covers the period from 23 February 1953 until 15 March 1956, when Cahill led Labor to victory at the 1956 state election and the Third Cahill ministry was formed.