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Formed | 1 July 2015 |
Jurisdiction | New South Wales |
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Department executive | |
Website | www |
The New South Wales Department of Industry, Skills and Regional Infrastructure Development, known as the NSW Department of Industry, leads the NSW Government's contribution to making New South Wales a fertile place to invest and to produce goods and services, thereby creating jobs and opportunities for its citizens. The department's vision is a strong NSW economy building resilient communities.
The chief executive officer, called Secretary, for the department is Simon Smith. The Secretary is responsible to the Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills and Minister for Small Business, currently the Hon. John Barilaro MP who also serves as the Deputy Premier; the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water, Minister for Trade and Industry, currently the Hon. Niall Blair MLC; the Minister for Resources, Energy and Utilities, currently the Hon. Don Harwin MLC; and the Minister for Lands and Forestry and the Minister for Racing, currently the Hon. Paul Toole MP. The Assistant Minister for Skills, the Hon. Adam Marshall MP, supports the administration of the portfolio. All ministers are ultimately responsible to the Parliament of New South Wales.