NSW Premier Chris Minns unveils his new frontbench

·

The New South Wales Premier, Chris Minns, has announced his government’s first full Ministry today.

The Minns Ministry is a reduced Cabinet of 22 Ministers but for the first time in NSW history, it will be 50 percent women (excluding the Premier).

For the first time, a woman will hold the position of Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council; a woman will also hold the portfolio of Energy (Penny Sharpe), Police (Yasmin Maree Catley), Regional NSW (Tara Moriarty), Finance (Courtney Houssos) and Regional Transport (Jennifer Kathleen Aitchison).

Member for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis MP, remains Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Work Health and Safety.

Member for Rockdale, Steve Kamper MP, remains Minister for Small Business, Minister for Lands and Property, Minister for Multiculturalism and Minister for Sport.

Courtney Houssos MLC will take on the role of Minister for Finance and Minister for Natural Resources.

Penny Sharpe MP will take on the responsibility of Energy and Climate Change, Environment and Heritage, as well as Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council.

Yasmin Catley MP will take on the responsibility of Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism.

Jihad Dib MP will take on Customer Service and Digital Government, as well as Emergency Services and Youth Justice.

Tara Moriarty MP will take on Agriculture, Regional NSW and Western NSW.

David Harris MP will take on Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Gaming and Racing, Veterans, Medical Research, and the Central Coast.

“I’m proud of the team we have. We have a lot of hard work in front of us, and a big responsibility, but my team and I are up to the challenge,” Mr Minns said.

Cretan Convention - Web Banner

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Heritage NSW inspects Paragon Café as emergency works get underway

The Paragon Café in Katoomba has taken its first meaningful steps toward preservation following a recent on-site inspection by Heritage NSW.

Māori-Greek artist’s tribute to ancestors lights up Manhattan billboard

Māori-Greek artist Jimmy James Kouratoras has made a striking return to New York, with his painting Hei Tiki – For the Love of Our Ancestors.

Extraordinary Australians wanted for nation’s highest award

Now is the time to give recognition by nominating who you think should be considered for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.

European Parliament backs resolution to protect Christian minorities in Syria

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution by overwhelming majority calling for the protection of Christian minorities in Syria.

Konstantinos Argiros delivers emotional first-ever performance in Constantinople

One of Greece’s top pop stars, Konstantinos Argiros, performed in Turkey for the first time on July 10, delivering a sold-out concert.

You May Also Like

Turkey says US decision to end Cyprus arms embargo is ‘poison to the region’

The US decision to lift a 33-year arms embargo on Cyprus has prompted an angry response from Turkey overnight.

Ecumenical Patriarch sends sympathy and support over Australian bushfires

The Great Ecumerical Patriarch Bartholomew has sent a letter of sympathy and support to Australian Archbishop Makarios, for the bushfires sweeping through Australia.

Anna Polyviou and her mum cook up a classic Greek feast for magazine special

Anna Polyviou and her mum, Eugina, cook up a classic Greek feast for Mother's Day and Greek Easter in the May issue of Delicious Magazine.