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Government of New South Wales

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This article is about the government of New South Wales. For the political structure of New South Wales, seePolitics of New South Wales.
Government of New South Wales
The logo that represents the executive government specifically. Thecoat of arms of New South Walesrepresents the state as a whole.
Overview
Established
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
LeaderPremier of New South Wales(Chris Minns)
Appointed byGovernor of New South Wales(Margaret Beazley) on behalf of theKing(Charles III)
Main organ
Ministries11 Government Departments
Responsible toParliament of New South Wales
Annual budget$120.2 billion[1]
HeadquartersSydney
Websitensw.gov.au

TheGovernment of New South Wales,also known as theNSW Government,is the governing body ofNew South Wales,Australia. The executive government comprises 11 portfolios, led by a ministerial department and supported by several agencies. There are also a number of independent agencies that fall under a portfolio but remain at arms-length for political reasons, such as theIndependent Commission Against CorruptionandElectoral Commission.The stateExecutive Council,consisting of thegovernorand senior ministers, exercises the executive authority through the relevant portfolio.

The legislative branch includes the bicameralstate parliament,which includes the monarchy as represented by thegovernor,theLegislative Assembly,andLegislative Council.The judicial branch consists of three general courts (Local,DistrictandSupreme Court), and several specialist courts such as theChildren's CourtorCoroner's Court.[2]

New South Wales receivedstatehoodupon thefederation of Australiain 1901, with thestate's Constitutionestablishing a parliamentary democracy. Its relationship with the federal government is regulated by theAustralian Constitution.The current government is held by thestate Labor Party,led by PremierChris Minns.Minns succeededDominic Perrottetfrom theLiberal Partyon 28 March 2023 following thestate election.

Political structure

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New South Wales is governed according to the principles of theWestminster system,a form of parliamentary government based on the model of theUnited Kingdom.Legislative power formally rests with the King, acting with the advice and consent of theLegislative CouncilandLegislative Assembly—together known as theParliament of New South Wales.[3]Executive power is exercised by the Executive Council, which consists of the Governor and senior ministers.[4]

The Governor, as representative of the Crown, is the formal repository of power, which is exercised by him or her on the advice of thePremier of New South Walesand the cabinet. The Premier and ministers are appointed by the Governor, and hold office by virtue of their ability to command the support of a majority of members of the Legislative Assembly. Judicial power is exercised by theSupreme Court of New South Walesand a system of subordinate courts, but theHigh Court of Australiaand other federal courts have overriding jurisdiction on matters which fall under the ambit of the Australian Constitution.

In 2006, theSesquicentenaryofResponsible Governmentin New South Wales, the Constitution AmendmentPledge of Loyalty Act 2006No. 6 was enacted to amend theConstitution Act 1902to require Members of the New South Wales Parliament and its Ministers to take a pledge of loyalty to Australia and to the people of New South Wales instead of swearing allegiance tothe Queenher heirs and successors, and to revise the oaths taken by Executive Councillors.[5]The Act was assented to by the Queen on 3 April 2006.

On 5 June 2012 the Constitution Amendment (Restoration of Oaths of Allegiance) Act 2012 No 33 was assented to and made a further amendment to theConstitution Act 1902,by restoring the option of taking the oath of allegiance to the Queen, her heirs and successors, in addition to the option of taking the pledge of loyalty.[6]The change applies to members of Legislative Council, Legislative Assembly and Executive Council.

Ministries

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See also:Minns ministry

The following individuals serve as government ministers, at the pleasure of the King, represented by the Governor of New South Wales. The government ministers are listed in order of seniority as listed on theParliament of New South Waleswebsite and were sworn on by the Governor with effect from 5 April 2023, while their opposition counterparts are listed to correspond with the government ministers.[7]All Opposition counterparts are members of the Parliament of New South Wales. The full ministry was announced on 4 April 2023 and was sworn in the following day on 5 April.[8][9]All Ministers are members of theNew South Wales Labor Party.

Current composition

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Portrait Minister Portfolio Took office Left office Duration of tenure Electorate
Chris MinnsMP
28 March 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 190 days Kogarah
Prue CarMP
28 March 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 190 days Londonderry
3 August 2023 28 September 2023 56 days
Penny SharpeMLC
28 March 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 190 days Legislative Council
John GrahamMLC
28 March 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 190 days Legislative Council
Daniel MookheyMLC
28 March 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 190 days Legislative Council
Ryan ParkMP
28 March 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 190 days Keira
Jo HaylenMP
28 March 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 190 days Summer Hill
Paul ScullyMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Wollongong
Sophie CotsisMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Canterbury
Yasmin CatleyMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Swansea
3 August 2023 1 year, 62 days
Jihad DibMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Bankstown
Kate WashingtonMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Port Stephens
Michael DaleyMP
28 March 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 190 days Maroubra
Tara MoriartyMLC
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Legislative Council
Ron HoenigMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Heffron
Courtney HoussosMLC
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Legislative Council
28 September 2023 1 year, 6 days
Steve KamperMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Rockdale
Rose JacksonMLC
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Legislative Council
Anoulack ChanthivongMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Macquarie Fields
David HarrisMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Wyong
Jodie HarrisonMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Charlestown
Jenny AitchisonMP
5 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 182 days Maitland
Steve WhanMP
28 September 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 6 days Monaro
Former Ministers
Tim CrakanthorpMP
5 April 2023 3 August 2023 120 days Newcastle

See also

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References

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  1. ^New South Wales Government (June 2023)."NSW Budget 2023-24: Budget Paper no. 2 - Budget Statement"(PDF).
  2. ^"Section 10: NSW State Courts".Legal Answers.State Library of New South Wales.10 May 2017.Retrieved24 February2024.
  3. ^Constitution Act 1902(NSW)s 3(definition of "The Legislature" )
  4. ^"The Executive Council".www.parliament.nsw.gov.au.Retrieved31 January2018.
  5. ^Pledge of Loyalty Act 2006(NSW)
  6. ^"Constitution Amendment (Restoration of Oaths of Allegiance) Bill 2012".Legislation NSW. 5 June 2012.Retrieved26 June2019.
  7. ^"Shadow Ministry".Members.Parliament of New South Wales.January 2017.Retrieved19 January2018.
  8. ^Cormack, Lucy (4 April 2023)."Female firsts in new Labor cabinet, where half the ministers will be women".Sydney Morning Herald.Sydney, New South Wales.Retrieved4 April2023.
  9. ^"Parliament, Ministerial, Courts and Police (161)"(PDF).Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales.5 April 2023.
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