Minister for Agriculture | |
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since 5 April 2023 | |
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | |
Style | The Honourable |
Nominator | Premier of New South Wales |
Appointer | Governor of New South Wales |
Inaugural holder | Sydney Smith (as Secretary for Mines and Agriculture) |
Formation | 28 February 1890 |
The New South Wales Minister for Agriculture is responsible for the administration and development of agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, state forests, biosecurity, and crown lands in New South Wales, Australia.
The current minister, who also serves as the Minister for Western New South Wales, is Tara Moriarty, since 5 April 2023.[1] The minister administers the portfolio through the Regional NSW cluster, including the Department of Regional NSW and a range of other government agencies such as the Department of Primary Industries.[2]
Ultimately the minister is responsible to the Parliament of New South Wales.
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