Two Central Coast MPs have been named as Parliamentary Secretaries in the new Labor State Government.
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has been named Parliamentary Secretary for Families and Communities and for Disability Inclusion.
Member for The Entrance David Mehan will be Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer.
Tesch said she was honoured by the appointments.
“I am deeply grateful to Premier Chris Minns and my Labor colleagues for this great opportunity,” she said.
“It is a privilege to be entrusted with such an important portfolio.
“To say I am excited is an understatement.
“I have had a long discussion with Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Inclusion, Kate Washington, and look forward to working with her.
“Minister Washington has been a champion and a role model in her role as a Shadow Minister.
“I come into this position with a deep friendship and respect for her and am confident I can complement Minister Washington’s work as Minister.
“As Parliamentary Secretary, I will work to create a more accessible and inclusive state and continue to work on behalf of vulnerable people and communities across NSW.
“I campaigned hard to see the Sydney Harbour Bridge made accessible for the Invictus Games and have continued to ensure the NSW Parliament is accessible.
“Changes like these are what make me so excited to see a more inclusive NSW.”
Tesch said she wanted to thank the community for re-electing her for another four years and she would work hard to deliver.
Mehan said he was honoured to be appointed to the role of Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer.
“As someone who has been a member of the Labor Party since 1989 it is a privilege and a dream come true to be appointed to a role in a Labor Government,” he said.
“I am looking forward to working with the Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, for the people of NSW.
“Daniel has worked hard to hold the former government to account from Opposition and be a great Treasurer for this state and its people.
“As the Treasurer sits in the NSW Legislative Council, the state’s Upper House, I am mindful of the tremendous responsibility attached to representing the Treasurer in the Legislative Assembly.
“As Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, I will do all I can to make NSW a better and fairer place for all its people.
“I again want to thank my community for putting their trust in me as their local Member and pledge to continue to represent their interests to the best of my abilities.”
Terry Collins