Minister for Families and Communities
| Minister for Families and Communities | |
|---|---|
since 5 April 2023 | |
| Department of Communities and Justice | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor of New South Wales |
| Inaugural holder | Herbert Hawkins (as Minister for Social Services) |
| Formation | 22 August 1935 |
The New South Wales Minister for Families and Communities is a minister of the Government of New South Wales with responsibility for social policy and welfare, including matters relating to ageing, disability, multiculturalism, and veterans' affairs, women's affairs and youth in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The portfolio is currently held by Kate Washington, who also holds the position of Minister for Disability Inclusion.
The Minister is assisted in the administration of her portfolio by the following ministers:
- Minister for Housing, Homelessness and Youth, currently Rose Jackson
- Minister for Seniors, Women and Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault , currently Jodie Harrison
- Minister for Veterans, currently David Harris
Collectively the ministers administer the portfolio through the Stronger Communities cluster, in particular through the Department of Communities and Justice and a range of other government agencies.