CARRUM MP Sonya Kilkenny has maintained her role of planning minister under new Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
Kilkenny was appointed to the position by Daniel Andrews last year. Allan unveiled her revised cabinet last week, with Kilkenny’s position unaffected. She was also named the new “minister for the suburbs.”
“Sonya Kilkenny will retain her responsibilities as minister for planning and also become minister for the suburbs as she continues to drive a package of planning reforms from Victoria’s Housing Statement – clearing the backlog of approvals, making sure good decisions are made faster and guiding the way our suburbs grow,” a statement from the Premier read.
Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson was named parliamentary secretary for health infrastructure and for mental health and suicide prevention.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 4 October 2023
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Sonya Kilkenny’s retention as the Minister for Planning and her new role as the “minister for the suburbs” reflects her continued commitment to driving planning reforms and addressing housing challenges in Victoria. Tim Richardson’s appointment as parliamentary secretary for health infrastructure and mental health is also significant for addressing critical issues in the region.