The new NSW government has announced its ministers that will help look after the state’s bus and coach network
Following last Saturday’s New South Wales state election, the new NSW Labor state government has officially sworn in its interim ministry.
The ministers were sworn in at Government House Sydney on Monday, with the transport and roads portfolios announced to look after the bus and coach industry in NSW.
Under new Premier Chris Minns and Deputy Premier Prue Car will be John Graham, who takes on minister for roads as part of his portfolio that also includes the arts, night-time economy and music.
Graham will take care of the state’s roads as well as emergency services, regional and western NSW, regional transport and roads and tourism alongside the Hunter and North Coast.
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The other important ministerial appointment relating to the bus and coach industry is Jo Haylen, who is the new transport minister for the state.
Haylen will look after infrastructure and cities as well as customer service, the Central Coast and better regulation and innovation.
Both Haylen and Graham are expected to play big roles in the future of the NSW bus sector.