Government of New South Wales

The Government of New South Wales, also known as the NSW Government, is the executive state government of New South Wales, Australia. The government comprises 11 portfolios, led by ministerial departments and supported by several agencies. There are also a number of independent statutory bodies that fall under a portfolio but remain at arms-length for political reasons, such as the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Electoral Commission. The Executive Council, which consists of the governor and senior ministers, exercises executive authority through the relevant ministerial portfolios.

Government of New South Wales
State government
Overview
Established
  • 6 June 1856; 169 years ago (1856-06-06) as a responsible colonial government
  • 1 January 1901; 125 years ago (1901-01-01) as an Australian state
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
LeaderPremier (Chris Minns)
Appointed byGovernor (Margaret Beazley) on behalf of the Monarch (Charles III)
Main organ
Ministries11 departments
Responsible toParliament of New South Wales
Annual budget$120.2 billion
HeadquartersSydney
Websitensw.gov.au

The current government is held by the New South Wales Labor Party, led by Premier Chris Minns. Minns succeeded Dominic Perrottet of the Liberal Party on 28 March 2023 following that year’s state election.

Ministries

The following individuals serve as government ministers, appointed by the Governor, on behalf of the Monarch, and at the recommendation of the Premier. The full ministry was announced on 4 April 2023 and was sworn in the following day on 5 April. All ministers are members of the ruling Labor Party, while all shadow ministers are members of the opposition in parliament.

Current composition

Portrait Minister Portfolio Took office Left office Duration of tenure Electorate
Chris Minns MP 28 March 2023 Incumbent 2 years, 302 days Kogarah
Prue Car MP Londonderry
  • Minister for Western Sydney
5 April 2023 2 years, 294 days
  • Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education
3 August 2023 28 September 2023 56 days
Penny Sharpe MLC
  • Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
  • Minister for the Environment
  • Minister for Heritage
28 March 2023 Incumbent 2 years, 302 days Legislative Council
  • Minister for Climate Change
  • Minister for Energy
6 April 2023 2 years, 293 days
John Graham MLC
  • Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
  • Special Minister of State
  • Minister for the Arts
  • Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy
28 March 2023 2 years, 302 days
  • Minister for Roads
17 March 2025 1 year, 354 days
6 April 2023 1 year, 345 days
  • Minister for Transport
6 February 2025 Incumbent 352 days
Daniel Mookhey MLC 28 March 2023 2 years, 302 days
Ryan Park MP
  • Minister for Health
  • Minister for Regional Health
  • Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast
Keira
Paul Scully MP 5 April 2023 2 years, 294 days Wollongong
Sophie Cotsis MP
Canterbury
Yasmin Catley MP Swansea
  • Minister for the Hunter
3 August 2023 2 years, 174 days
Jihad Dib MP
5 April 2023 2 years, 294 days Bankstown
Kate Washington MP
  • Minister for Families and Communities
  • Minister for Disability Inclusion
Port Stephens
Michael Daley MP 28 March 2023 2 years, 302 days Maroubra
Tara Moriarty MLC
5 April 2023 2 years, 294 days Legislative Council
Ron Hoenig MP
  • Leader of the House
  • Vice-President of the Executive Council
  • Minister for Local Government
Heffron
Courtney Houssos MLC
  • Minister for Finance
  • Minister for Natural Resources
Legislative Council
  • Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement
28 September 2023 2 years, 118 days
Steve Kamper MP
5 April 2023 2 years, 294 days Rockdale
  • Minister for Small Business
17 March 2025 1 year, 346 days
17 March 2025 Incumbent 313 days
Rose Jackson MLC
  • Minister for Water
  • Minister for Housing
  • Minister for Homelessness
  • Minister for Mental Health
  • Minister for Youth
5 April 2023 2 years, 294 days Legislative Council
  • Minister for the North Coast
17 March 2025 1 year, 346 days
Anoulack Chanthivong MP
  • Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading
  • Minister for Industry and Trade
  • Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology
  • Minister for Building
  • Minister for Corrections
Incumbent 2 years, 294 days Macquarie Fields
David Harris MP
  • Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty
  • Minister for Gaming and Racing
  • Minister for Veterans
  • Minister for Medical Research
  • Minister for the Central Coast
Wyong
Jodie Harrison MP
  • Minister for Women
  • Minister for Seniors
  • Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Charlestown
Jenny Aitchison MP
  • Minister for Regional Transport and Roads
17 March 2025 1 year, 346 days Maitland
  • Minister for Roads
  • Minister for Regional Transport
17 March 2025 Incumbent 313 days
Steve Whan MP
  • Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education
28 September 2023 2 years, 118 days Monaro
Janelle Saffin MP
  • Minister for Recovery
  • Minister for Small Business
  • Minister for the North Coast
17 March 2025 313 days Lismore
Former Ministers
Tim Crakanthorp MP
  • Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education
  • Minister for the Hunter
5 April 2023 3 August 2023 120 days Newcastle
Jo Haylen
  • Minister for Transport
28 March 2023 6 February 2025 1 year, 315 days Summer Hill

See also

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