Sloane shadow ministry

Sloane shadow ministry
Shadow cabinet of New South Wales
Kellie Sloane
Date formed	21 November 2025
People and organisations
Opposition Leader	Kellie Sloane
Deputy Opposition Leaders	Justin Clancy Sarah Mitchell
Member parties	Liberal–National coalition
Status in legislature	Opposition
History
Election	2023
Legislature term	58th
Predecessor	Speakman shadow ministry

The shadow ministry of Kellie Sloane is the shadow cabinet of New South Wales since November 2025, serving in opposition to the Minns government. The shadow ministry is the Opposition's alternative to the Minns ministry. It was formed following the 2025 New South Wales Liberal Party leadership election where Kellie Sloane was elected leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition. ^{[1] [2]}

Current arrangement

The current arrangement of the shadow ministry was announced on 6 January 2026. ^[3] This arrangement was intended to be announced before Christmas 2025, but the announcement was delayed due to the Bondi Beach shooting. ^[4]

Among the new shadow ministers was Monica Tudehope, who joined her father Damien in the shadow ministry. The previous party leader, Mark Speakman, was also returned to the shadow ministry.

Colour key (for political parties)
Liberal    National

Shadow cabinet

Portrait	Shadow Minister	Portfolio	Party		Electorate
	Kellie Sloane	Leader of the Opposition Leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party		Liberal	Vaucluse (2023–)
	Gurmesh Singh	Leader of the New South Wales National Party Shadow Minister for Regional New South Wales Shadow Minister for Small Business Shadow Minister for Trade Shadow Minister for the North Coast		National	Coffs Harbour (2019–)
	Hon Natalie Ward	Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Sport		Liberal	Legislative Council (2017–)
	Hon Kevin Anderson	Deputy Leader of the New South Wales National Party Shadow Minister for Hospitality and Gaming Shadow Minister for Tourism Shadow Minister for Western NSW Shadow Minister for Seniors		National	Tamworth (2011–)
	Hon Damien Tudehope	Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Attorney General Shadow Minister for Youth Justice		Liberal	Epping (2015–2019) Legislative Council (2019–)
	Hon Sarah Mitchell	Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Regional Health Shadow Minister for Mental Health		National	Legislative Council (2011–)
	Robyn Preston	Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Medical Research Shadow Minister for Veterans Shadow Minister for Western Sydney		Liberal	Hawkesbury (2019–)
	Alister Henskens	Shadow Special Minister of State Shadow Minister for Government Accountability		Liberal	Ku-ring-gai (2015–2023) Wahroonga (2023–)
	Hon Natasha Maclaren-Jones	Shadow Minister for Families and Communities Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shadow Minister for Disability Inclusion Shadow Minister for Homelessness Shadow Minister for Youth		Liberal	Legislative Council (2011–2023, 2023–)
	Hon Scott Farlow	Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for the Hunter		Liberal	Legislative Council (2023–)
	Hon Mark Speakman	Shadow Minister for Education		Liberal	Cronulla (2011–)
	Hon Paul Toole	Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads		National	Bathurst (2011–)
	James Griffin	Manager of Opposition Business in the Legislative Assembly Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Digital, Artificial Intelligence and Investment Shadow Minister for Customer Service		Liberal	Manly (2017–)
	Mark Coure	Shadow Minister for Roads Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism Shadow Minister for South-Western Sydney		Liberal	Oatley (2011–)
	Eleni Petinos	Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Sport		Liberal	Miranda (2015–)
	Justin Clancy	Shadow Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Shadow Minister for Medical Research Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Assembly		Liberal	Albury (2019–)
	Steph Cooke	Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Crown Lands		National	Cootamundra (2017–)
	Tim James	Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Veterans		Liberal	Willoughby (2022–)
	Hon Aileen MacDonald	Shadow Minister for Youth Justice		Liberal	Legislative Council (2022–)
	Hon Natasha Maclaren-Jones	Shadow Minister for Families and Communities Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shadow Minister for Disability Inclusion Shadow Minister for Homelessness Shadow Minister for Youth		Liberal	Legislative Council (2023–)
	Dave Layzell	Shadow Minister for Mining and Natural Resources Shadow Minister for Racing		National	Upper Hunter (2021–)
	Hon Chris Rath	Shadow Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Cities Shadow Minister for the Arts Shadow Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast		Liberal	Legislative Council (2022–)
	Felicity Wilson	Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs		Liberal	North Shore (2017–)
	Geoff Provest	Shadow Minister for Flood Recovery Shadow Minister for Seniors		National	Tweed (2007–)
	Adam Crouch	Shadow Minister for Corrections Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Opposition Whip		Liberal	Terrigal (2015–)
	Hon Anthony Roberts	Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Shadow Minister for Corrections		Liberal	Lane Cove (2003–)
	Hon Eleni Petinos	Shadow Minister for Jobs Shadow Minister for Industry and Domestic Manufacturing		Liberal	Miranda (2015–)
	Monica Tudehope	Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Western Sydney		Liberal	Epping (2024–)
	Tanya Thompson	Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Disaster Recovery		National	Myall Lakes (2023–)
	James Wallace	Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for Government Procurement		Liberal	Hornsby (2024–)
	Hon Jacqui Munro	Shadow Minister for the Environment Shadow Minister for Science and Technology Shadow Minister for Heritage Shadow Minister for the Central Coast		Liberal	Legislative Council (2023–)
	Brendan Moylan	Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Prevention of Regional Crime		National	Northern Tablelands (2024–)

Interim arrangement

Between November 2025 and January 2026 on an interim basis, the shadow ministry was unchanged from the previous Speakman shadow ministry, with the exception of Speakman being in the backbench and Sloane being the opposition leader (in addition to her role as shadow health minister).

References

1. "New NSW opposition leader says 'we are ready for a fight'". ABC News. 20 November 2025. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
2. Smith, Alexandra (21 November 2025). "'I'm ready for the fight': Kellie Sloane reveals her vision for NSW". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
3. "NSW Liberals and Nationals Unveil Government Ready Shadow Ministry". NSW Liberal Party. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
4. "NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane announces new shadow cabinet". ABC News. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.