Keira MP Ryan Park has been promoted to Labor’s treasury spokesman, and retained his Illawarra portfolio, in a reshuffle of the NSW opposition’s frontbench.
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The shake-up – announced by Opposition Leader Luke Foley early on Thursday morning – was sparked by the departure of former deputy leader Linda Burney, who plans to move to federal politics.
Mr Park, who previously held the transport portfolio, said he was honoured to be named Labor’s treasury spokesman – the third highest position within the party’s parliamentary team.
“It truly is an honour to be given such an important role in the opposition, especially given the key contribution that the Illawarra economy makes to NSW,” he said.
“Our economy is going through significant challenges as we transition and this role will ensure that I can continue to advocate strongly for our region when it comes to investment, accelerating job opportunities and focusing on improving frontline services for our community.”
Mr Foley said Mr Park’s job was to hold Premier Mike Baird and Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian to account for “ripping billions from hospitals and schools and failing to stand up to Canberra to get a fair funding deal for NSW”.
Treasury had been the responsibility of recently-elected deputy leader Michael Daley, who now takes on planning and infrastructure and gaming and racing.
Strathfield MP Jodi McKay has added Mr Park’s old transport portfolio to her roads responsibilities.
NEW LABOR FRONTBENCH
Luke Foley
Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Minister for Western Sydney
Michael Daley
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing
Ryan Park
Shadow Treasurer
Shadow Minister for the Illawarra
Jodi McKay
Shadow Minister for Transport
Shadow Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight
Walt Secord
Shadow Minister for Health
Shadow Minister for the Arts
Shadow Minister for the North Coast
Penny Sharpe
Shadow Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Shadow Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events
Jihad Dib
Shadow Minister for Education
Adam Searle
Shadow Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy
Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations
Paul Lynch
Shadow Attorney General
Tania Mihailuk
Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services
Shadow Minister for Social Housing
Shadow Minister for Mental Health
Shadow Minister for Medical Research
Sophie Cotsis
Shadow Minister for Women
Shadow Minister for Ageing
Shadow Minister for Disability Services
Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism
Peter Primrose
Shadow Minister for Local Government
Guy Zangari
Shadow Minister for Justice and Police
Shadow Minister for Corrections
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services
Kate Washington
Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education
Shadow Minister for the Hunter
Prue Car
Shadow Minister for Skills
Shadow Assistant Minister for Education
Mick Veitch
Shadow Minister for Primary Industries
Shadow Minister for Lands
Shadow Minister for Western NSW
David Harris
Shadow Minister for Regional Development
Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast
Clayton Barr
Shadow Minister for Finance, Services and Property
Jenny Aitchison
Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Shadow Minister for Small Business
Yasmin Catley
Shadow Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation
Chris Minns
Shadow Minister for Water
Lynda Voltz
Shadow Minister for Sport
Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs