Robertson shadow ministry

The shadow ministry of John Robertson was the [Australian Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)|Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)|Labor] opposition from March 2011 to December 2014, opposing the O'Farrell and Baird coalition governments in the Parliament of New South Wales. Robertson's shadow ministry was initially made up of 15 members of the NSW Labor Party caucus, later expanding to 18 members. The shadow cabinet was made up of 'spokesman/women' or 'shadow ministers' whose jobs are to hold the government of the day to account.

Initial arrangement

The first arrangement of the shadow ministry was announced on 11 April 2011. A minor reshuffle was announced in June 2011 following the resignation of Tony Kelly from the Parliament. Tania Mihailuk replaced Cherie Burton in the shadow ministry in October 2011.

Officeholder	Office
John Robertson MP	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Western Sydney Shadow Minister for the Illawarra
Linda Burney MP	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Planning, Infrastructure and Heritage Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation Shadow Minister for the Hunter Shadow Minister for the Central Coast
Michael Daley MP	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Finance and Services
Tony Kelly MLC	Shadow Minister for Roads and Ports Shadow Minister for Resources and Primary Industries Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Carmel Tebbutt MP	Shadow Minister for Education & Training
Andrew McDonald MP	Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Medical Research
Penny Sharpe MLC	Shadow Minister for Transport
Paul Lynch MP	Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Justice
Nathan Rees MP	Shadow Minister for Police and Emergency Services Shadow Minister for the Arts
Luke Foley MLC	Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Energy Shadow Special Minister of State Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Barbara Perry MP	Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Ageing Shadow Minister for Disability Services
Cherie Burton MP	Shadow Minister for Fair Trading Shadow Minister for Healthy Lifestyles Shadow Minister for Volunteering and Youth
Robert Furolo MP	Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Small Business
Robert Furolo MP	Shadow Minister for Roads and Ports Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities
Mick Veitch MLC	Shadow Minister for Trade & Investment Shadow Minister for Regional Infrastructure & Services Shadow Minister for Regional & Rural Affairs
Sophie Cotsis MLC	Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for the Status of Women Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities
Steve Whan MLC	Shadow Minister for Resources and Primary Industry Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing Shadow Special Minister of State
Adam Searle MLC	Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Small Business Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Tania Mihailuk MP	Shadow Minister for Fair Trading Shadow Minister for Healthy Lifestyles Shadow Minister for Volunteering and Youth

Second arrangement

The second arrangement of the Shadow Ministry was announced on 17 October 2012.

Officeholder	Office
John Robertson MP	Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Western Sydney Shadow Minister for the Illawarra
Linda Burney MP	Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation Shadow Minister for the Hunter Shadow Minister for the Central Coast
Michael Daley MP	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Finance and Services
Carmel Tebbutt MP	Shadow Minister for Education & Training
Andrew McDonald MP	Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Medical Research
Luke Foley MLC	Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Steve Whan MLC	Shadow Minister for Resources and Primary Industry Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing Shadow Minister for Rural Water
Penny Sharpe MLC	Shadow Minister for Transport
Paul Lynch MP	Shadow Attorney-General Shadow Minister for Justice
Nathan Rees MP	Shadow Minister for Police and Emergency Services Shadow Minister for the Arts
Ryan Park MP	Shadow Minister for Roads
Barbara Perry MP	Shadow Minister for Ageing Shadow Minister for Disability Services Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for Heritage
Adam Searle MLC	Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Small Business Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council
Mick Veitch MLC	Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment Shadow Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Shadow Minister for Regional and Rural Affairs
Sophie Cotsis MLC	Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for the Status of Women
Tania Mihailuk MP	Shadow Minister for Fair Trading Shadow Minister for Healthy Lifestyles Shadow Minister for Volunteering and Youth
Ron Hoenig MP	Shadow Minister for Energy Shadow Minister for Ports
Walt Secord MLC	Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Special Minister of State
Guy Zangari MP	Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities