NSW Premier, Chris Minns and Deputy Premier, Prue Car have been sworn in at Government House Sydney today.
Mr Minns becomes the 47th Premier of NSW. Ms Car will also take on the Education and Early Learning portfolio.
Six additional senior Ministers were also sworn into the new Premier’s interim cabinet at today’s ceremony.
| Ministerial portfolio | Interim portfolio responsibilities | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Minns | Premier | |
| Prue Car | Deputy Premier Minister for Education and Early Learning | Skills and TAFETertiary EducationWestern SydneyYouth |
| Penny Sharpe | Minister for the Environment Minister for Heritage Vice-President of the Executive Council | Energy and Climate ChangeNatural ResourcesWater, Housing and HomelessnessFamily and Community ServicesDisability InclusionWomenPrevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault |
| John Graham | Special Minister of State Minister for Roads Minister for the Arts Minister for Night-time Economy and Music | Aboriginal Affairs and TreatyEmergency ServicesRegional NSWWestern NSWAgricultureRegional Transport and RoadsTourismMulticulturalismHunterNorth Coast |
| Daniel Mookhey | Treasurer Minister for the Gig Economy | Planning and Public SpacesIndustrial RelationsWork Health and SafetyFinanceSmall BusinessIndustry and TradeJobs and Investment |
| Ryan Park | Minister for Health and Regional Health Minister for Mental Health Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast | PoliceCounter TerrorismCorrectionsJuvenile JusticeLocal GovernmentMedical Research |
| Jo Haylen | Minister for Transport | Infrastructure and CitiesCustomer ServiceDigitalBetter Regulation and InnovationHospitality and RacingPropertyLandsSeniorsVeteransSportCentral Coast |
| Michael Daley | Attorney General |
The remainder of the new Ministry will be sworn in shortly, the new Premier’s office said today.
“I am humbled that the people of NSW have put their trust in us. And the work starts right away,” said Premier Minns.
“NSW has voted for a fresh start for NSW, and to put people at the heart of government – to invest in the human capital that runs our essential services.
“There’s not a moment to lose in delivering on our plans, particularly for essential workers and essential services in health and education.
“We know there are challenges ahead and accept our responsibility to meet them.
“My message to people of this state is that we will govern for all of NSW. That’s what people expect and deserve.”
NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car said the people of NSW had provided a mandate for change and a fresh start on election day.
“This Government has committed to a significant program of investment in education and health, repairing essential services, helping with the cost of living, improving housing and rental supply and affordability, and boosting local manufacturing, jobs and skills. Energy security is also an immediate priority.”
“It is top of our agenda to invest in our education system for current and future generations and start negotiations on public sector wages as we fulfill our commitment to better remunerate our essential workers,” she said.
