The New South Wales Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education is a minister in the

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and has responsibilities that includes all schools and institutes of higher education in

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. The current minister, since 28 September 2023, is

Steve Whan Steven James Robert Whan (born 11 February 1964) is an Australian politician who has served as Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education since 2023. He has represented the electoral district of Monaro in the New South Wales Legislative ...

. The minister supports the

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. Together, the ministers administer the portfolio through the

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, in particular the

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, and a range of other government agencies. Ultimately, the ministers are responsible to the

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List of ministers

The following individuals have been appointed as the Minister for Skills and Training or any preceding titles:

Assistant Ministers

References

{{New South Wales ministerial portfolios Skills and Training TAFE NSW Education ministers of Australia

List of ministers

Assistant Ministers

See also

References