Minister for the Arts (New South Wales)
| Minister for the Arts | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor of New South Wales |
| Inaugural holder | George Freudenstein |
| Formation | 11 March 1971 |
The New South Wales Minister for the Arts has responsibilities which include the following areas:
- Art Gallery of New South Wales
- Arts NSW
- Australian Museum
- Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust
- Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
- New South Wales Film and Television Office
- State Library of New South Wales
- Sydney Opera House
The current Minister for the Arts is Troy Grant. He administers his portfolio through the Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation.
List of Ministers for the Arts
The following individuals have been appointed Minister for the Arts or any of its precursor titles.[1] First created in 1971, the equivalent arts portfolio was devolved into the Premier's Department from 1976-1984, when it was restored as an independent portfolio.
| Minister | Party affiliation | Period | Ministerial title |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Freudenstein | Country | 1971–1975 | Minister for Cultural Activities |
| John Barraclough | Liberal | 1975–1976 | Minister for Culture, Sport and Recreation |
| David Arblaster | 1976 | ||
| Post abolished | N/A | 1976–1984 | N/A |
| Neville Wran | Labor | 1984–1986 | Minister for the Arts |
| Frank Walker | 1986–1988 | ||
| Peter Collins | Liberal | 1988–1995 | |
| Bob Carr | Labor | 1995–2005 | |
| Bob Debus | 2005–2007 | ||
| Frank Sartor | 2007–2008 | ||
| Nathan Rees | 2008–2009 | ||
| Virginia Judge | 2009 - 3 April 2011 | ||
| George Souris | National | 3 April 2011 – 23 April 2014 | |
| Troy Grant | 23 April 2014 – present |
Notes
- ↑ "NSW Parliamentary Record (11 August 1824 - November 2007)" (PDF). Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly (Parliament of New South Wales) VIII. November 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
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