Steel fight shifts to third industry minister in 19 months

Andrew Pearson
Updated July 18 2016 - 5:50pm, first published 5:00pm
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with minister Greg Hunt during a press conference in Townsville last month. Mr Hunt, who previously held the environment portfolio, is the new minister for industry, innovation and science. Picture: Andrew Meares
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with minister Greg Hunt during a press conference in Townsville last month. Mr Hunt, who previously held the environment portfolio, is the new minister for industry, innovation and science. Picture: Andrew Meares

Illawarra steel campaigners will need to talk with yet another politician following the announcement of Australia’s third industry minister in 19 months.

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Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

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