Premier Chris Minns unveils a pared down frontbench that includes gender parity within the Ministry for the first time in New South Wales.
abc.net.au/news/chris-minns-unveils-history-making-gender-parity-frontbench/102182760Premier Chris Minns has unveiled a pared down frontbench that includes gender parity within the Ministry for the first time in New South Wales.Independent MP Greg Piper is set to become SpeakerHis frontbench consists of 22 ministers, 11 of which are women.
Ms Sharpe, who is also the government's leader in the upper house, has had the portfolio of Energy added to her responsibilities. "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 Harris becomes Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty Minister, as well as Gaming Minister — making him responsible for the gambling reforms.There will not be a specific Regional Health Minister in the Minns government, the Health Minister Ryan Park, who comes from the Illawarra, will oversee the entire system.Daniel Mookhey was sworn in as Treasurer last week as part of the interim government.
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