Two Coast MPs appointed to Minns Ministry

Two Central Coast MPs have been appointed as Ministers in the new Labor State Government.

The Central Coast will have its own dedicated Minister for the first time since 2015, with Member for Wyong David Harris appointed to the position.

Harris will also take on the portfolios of Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Gaming and Racing, Veterans and Medical Research.

The last Minister for the Central Coast was Rob Stokes.

In 2015, the Liberal State Government appointed instead a Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, which position was held until 2019 by Scott MacDonald, and from 2019-2023 by Adam Crouch.

Harris, who served as Shadow

Minister for the Central Coast, for Jobs Investment and Tourism and for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty from 2019 with the Labor Opposition, thanked Premier Chris Minns for his confidence in appointing him to multiple portfolios.

“I understand the importance of being tasked with driving gaming reform in NSW and undertaking a consultation with First Nations People to determine a future pathway to Treaty and agreement making,” he said.

“It is such an honour that would not have been possible without the Wyong electorate having faith in me.

“The recent election result was so amazing.”

Harris said he felt privileged to serve “such a wonderful area” and committed to ensuring the Central Coast has a loud voice in the new Labor Government.

Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley has also been appointed to the Minns Ministry, taking on the responsibility of Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism.

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