Three local MPs have taken on new leadership roles in this week’s new-look State Shadow Ministry.
Deputy leader of the SA Liberal Party Josh Teague from the Heysen electorate in the Hills is now Shadow Multicultural Affairs Minister.
David Basham from the South Coast electorate of Finniss is now Shadow Minister for Environment and Water Infrastructure. Formally a member of Cabinet in the Marshall Liberal Government, he has told media that he is pleased to be returning to a leadership role.
Member for Hammond Adrian Pederick, who had previously been an Assistant Shadow Minister, will drop the “Assistant” title, picking up Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs and Marine Infrastructure. He will also take charge of the Regional Roads portfolio, which had been the responsibility of shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Ben Hood.
The new Shadow Cabinet will begin its work immediately as the Liberal Team prepares to gather at Mount Gambier this week, ahead of the upcoming Parliamentary sitting year.
Key changes in the Shadow Cabinet:
- Matt Cowdrey OAM MP takes on Training and Skills, Workforce and Population Growth portfolios;
- David Basham MP becomes Shadow Minister for Environment and Water Infrastructure;
- Adrian Pederick MP becomes Shadow Minister for Veterans, Marine Infrastructure, and Regional Roads;
- Josh Teague MP adds Multicultural Affairs;
- Hon Heidi Girolamo MLC adds Education;
- Jack Batty MP adds Arts and Festivals;
- Hon Ben Hood MLC adds Industrial Relations and Public Sector, and Hospitality;
- Penny Pratt MP adds Tourism;
- Tim Whetstone MP adds Social Services; and
- Hon Laura Henderson MLC will receive promotion in outer Shadow Cabinet as Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader and Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
