Minister for Agriculture (New South Wales)
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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.
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Minister for Agriculture | |
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Department of Regional NSW | |
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 |
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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.