First Greens Minister sworn in in tasmania
Cassie O'Connor and Nick McKim Photo ABC news
The Tasmanian Greens said that today’s swearing in of the nation’s first
Green Minister is an exciting and historic milestone which delivers on the
Greens pledges on stable government and propositional politics.
Greens Leader Nick McKim MP said that he acknowledges that his Ministerial
responsibilities will be a challenge and present a steep learning curve,
and that he intends to work hard every day to make these new arrangements a
success.
Mr McKim has been allocated the following Ministerial portfolios:
- Sustainable Transport and Alternative Energy
- Climate Change
- Human Services
- Community Development
- Corrections and Consumer Protection
“I am deeply honoured to be sworn in as a Minister, and I pledge to work hard every day to use this opportunity to deliver on Greens’ policies, and focus on good outcomes for all Tasmanians,” Mr McKim said.
“Having a Minister and a Cabinet Secretary provides the Greens with a unique opportunity to use seats at the Cabinet table, and the responsibility over sections of government departments, to deliver outcomes based on Greens’ policies.”
“As Minister for Sustainable Transport I am very excited about the possibility of forging ahead with light rail in Hobart.”
“I also intend to focus on energy efficiency in our public housing stock to drive power bills down for Housing Tasmania tenants, which will be part of the Greens delivering on our pledges to reduce the cost of living for Tasmanians struggling to make ends meet.”
“The Climate Change portfolio also provides exciting possibilities to drive a new green economy for Tasmania, and position Tasmania as a global leader in responding to climate change.”
“I am also very excited to be given responsibility for Aboriginal Affairs and look forward to meeting with stakeholders to develop policy in a consultative way.”
Nick McKim MP
Greens Leader
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