Chris Minns

Australian politician, Premier of NSW

Chris Minns - Australian politician, Premier of NSW
Born

September 17th, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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Born in 1979, this individual entered politics in 2005 as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. This individual served in various roles before being elected Premier in 2023, becoming the 47th person to hold the position. Focused on issues such as education and climate change, this individual led efforts to reform policies within the state, prioritizing transparency and community engagement. Through leadership, founded initiatives aimed at enhancing public infrastructure and healthcare services.

Elected as 47th Premier of New South Wales in 2023

Served as member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly since 2005

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