THE job of looking after his electorate is only going to get bigger for member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson, when he takes on an expanded role as parliamentary secretary for the Deputy Premier Troy Grant and for Regional Roads and Rail.
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The appointment was ann- ounced in parliament last week after the position was made vacant by the resignation of Orange MP Andrew Gee, who’s stepping down to focus on his campaign for the federal seat of Calare.
Mr Anderson said the role is “an exciting opportunity” and he is looking forward to “working with the deputy premier and other cabinet ministers to ensure the community’s voice is heard”.
“While this greater responsibility is an exciting new challenge for me to work with regional communities across the state, my electorate of Tamworth will remain my first priority and they will have a greater voice through this new role,” said Mr Anderson.
On the challenge that lies ahead for Mr Anderson, the deputy premier said he is confident that he is up to the task and that regional rail has been added to the parliament secretary role as the rollout of a new super-fast XPT fleet is a key focus of the government this term.
“Mr Anderson will work with me, and with Minister for Transport Andrew Constance, to deliver this and many other great improvements to regional transport that the NSW Liberals and Nationals government is committed to delivering,” Mr Grant said.
