Ryan Park and Paul Scully have retained a presence on the new NSW Opposition front bench announced by new NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns on Friday.
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The two Illawarra MPs are among 27 members of the shadow ministry including 13 women.
Mr Minns said his objective was to offer a positive, optimistic and energetic alternative to the coalition government of the last 10 years.
"This team is the future of Labor in NSW. It represents a new generation with ideas, energy and innovation," he said.
"I believe this team gives us the best chance of delivering a Labor Government in 2023."
Education and early childhood learning are being elevated as a priority in the shadow cabinet with that portfolio now being held by deputy leader Prue Car.
Jodie Harrison will serve as shadow minister for women and for the prevention of domestic and sexual violence.
Former Leader Jodi McKay was offered an opportunity to serve in the new shadow ministry but indicated a preference to stay on the back bench.
Mr Minns said he wanted to elevate a number of young and talented Labor MPs and appointed Daniel Mookhey as shadow treasurer, Jo Haylen as shadow transport and Paul Scully as shadow minister for planning and public space.
Mr Scully previously held that natural resources portfolio which now goes to Tania Mihailuk.
Mr Park retains the shadow minister roles for health and mental health as well as for the Illawarra and South Coast.
And Rose Jackson is the new shadow minister for housing and homelessness.
Ms Jackson is one of five Labor members elevated to the front bench for the first time along with Anoulack Chanthivong, Steve Kamper, Courtney Houssos and Tim Crakanthorp.
Michael Daley and Ms Mihailuk are returning to the shadow cabinet.
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Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
