Hugh McDermott, Member for Prospect is Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General, Stephen Bali Member for Blacktown is Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Public Spaces and Edmond Atalla Member for Mt Druitt is Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Counterterrorism.
A parliamentary secretary is a member of parliament who is appointed by the Premier to assist a government minister in their ministerial duties.
Parliamentary secretaries are not members of the Cabinet, but they work closely with ministers to support the government's legislative agenda and policy priorities.
The specific duties of a parliamentary secretary can vary depending on the needs of the government and the minister they are working with. Generally, their responsibilities may include:
• Assisting the minister in the development and implementation of policy initiatives.
• Representing the minister and the government at events and meetings.
• Liaising with stakeholders, including industry groups, community organisations, and other levels of government.
• Assisting with the preparation of parliamentary speeches and briefing notes.
• Answering questions from the public and other members of parliament on behalf of the minister.
Parliamentary secretaries are not entitled to additional salary or allowances beyond their normal parliamentary salary, but they may be entitled to some additional resources, such as staff and travel expenses.
