NSW Opposition Leader Jodi McKay has brought in eight new faces and promoted another four MPs to senior portfolios marking a significant refresh of the NSW Labor frontbench.
Half of the Labor Shadow Cabinet are now either new or have been given significant promotions.
Daniel Mookhey, Trish Doyle, Greg Warren, Jo Haylen, Paul Scully, Julia Finn, Tara Moriarty and Jodie Harrison all make their debut in a McKay Shadow Cabinet.
Meanwhile Prue Car, John Graham, Kate Washington and Chris Minns have all been promoted in a cabinet that also includes new portfolios to reflect Labor’s priorities.
The new portfolios include the Gig Economy; Rural & Regional Jobs; Building Reform; Housing & Homelessness; Consumer Protection; Better Public Services; Carers and Volunteers and Active Transport.
Ms McKay said the changes signalled a major rejuvenation for NSW Labor.
“We have a fresh new team with responsibilities that really give us a chance to reconnect with NSW communities whether that is in the regions or suburbs of Western Sydney.
“I am incredibly proud of the Shadow Cabinet because it brings on some of the real talent within our caucus and signals to people exactly where Labor’s priorities lie – which is putting people first,” Ms McKay said.
The new-look Shadow Cabinet comes in the wake of Ms McKay announcing her leadership team which was elected at a caucus meeting on Tuesday.
Ms McKay is joined by Yasmin Catley as her Deputy Leader – the first time in 40 years that a regional member of the Legislative Assembly has served in a Labor leadership team.
Adam Searle remains as Opposition Leader in the Legislative Council assisted by Penny Sharpe as Deputy.
Following her election at the weekend Ms McKay has signalled her intention to embark on a tour of NSW to listen to people to understand better how a future Labor government can serve them.
NSW Shadow Ministers
Ms Jodi McKay MP Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism
Ms Yasmin Catley MP Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Rural and Regional Jobs, Shadow Minister for Building Reform and Property
Mr Ryan Park MP
Shadow Minister for Health, Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Shadow Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast, Manager of Opposition Business
Mr Adam Searle MLC Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations, Shadow Minister for Planning and Better Living, Shadow Minister for the North Coast
Ms Penny Sharpe MLC Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services, Shadow Minister for Disability Inclusion
Mr Walt Secord MLC
Shadow Treasurer, Shadow Minister for the Arts, Shadow Special Minister of State
Mr Paul Lynch MP
Shadow Attorney General
Ms Prue Car MP
Shadow Minister for Education
Mr John Graham MLC
Shadow Minister for Roads, Shadow Minister for Music and the Night Time Economy
Ms Kate Washington MP
Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage, Shadow Minister for Rural Health
Mr Chris Minns MP
Shadow Minister for Transport, Shadow Minister for Corrections
Ms Sophie Cotsis MP
Shadow Minister for Better Public Services
Mr Mick Veitch MLC
Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade, Shadow Minister for Rural Roads, Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs and Western NSW
Mr Daniel Mookhey MLC
Shadow Minister for Finance and Small Business, Shadow Minister for the Gig Economy
Ms Lynda Voltz MP
Shadow Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism, Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation
Mr David Harris MP
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport, Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast
Mr Clayton Barr MP
Shadow Minister for Water, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Science and Tertiary Education, Shadow Minister for the Hunter
Mr Jihad Dib MP
Shadow Minister for Skills and TAFE, Shadow Minister for Youth, Shadow Minister for Juvenile Justice, Shadow Minister Assisting on Multiculturalism
Ms Jenny Aitchison MP
Shadow Minister for Primary Industries, Shadow Minister for Investment and Tourism, Shadow Minister for Medical Research
Mr Greg Warren MP
Shadow Minister for Local Government, Shadow Minister for Veterans, Shadow Minister for Western Sydney
Ms Trish Doyle MP
Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
Ms Jo Haylen MP
Shadow Minister for Active Transport, Shadow Minister for Seniors and Volunteers, Shadow Minister for the Cost of Living
Mr Paul Scully MP
Shadow Minister for Natural Resources
Ms Jodie Harrison
Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning
Ms Julia Finn MP
Shadow Minister for Consumer Protection, Shadow Minister for Carers
Ms Tara Moriarty MLC
Shadow Minister for Crown Lands, Shadow Minister for Mental Health
Mr Peter Primrose MLC
Shadow Cabinet Secretary
LA Whip: Ms Anna Watson MP
LA Deputy Whip: Ms Trish Doyle MP
LC Whip: Mr Mark Buttigieg MLC
LC Deputy Whip: Mr Anthony D’Adam MLC
