New NSW Roads, Freight and Maritime Minister named

Newly appointed New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has named Melinda Pavey as the state’s new Roads, Maritime and Freight Minister.
Pavey will replace outgoing Transport Minister Duncan Gay as part of a new-look NSW Cabinet.
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) welcomed the appointment of Pavey and thanked Gay, who held the position since 2014 and was one of the original shareholding ministers during the formative years of the NHVR.
“On behalf of the NHVR Board, our Chief Executive and NHVR staff, I congratulate Melinda and confirm our commitment to working with her to reduce red tape for the heavy vehicle industry, deliver consistency across borders and boost road safety for all road users,” commented NHVR Chair, Bruce Baird, adding that he looks forward to working with Pavey to deliver ongoing reform to heavy vehicle safety and productivity.
“Duncan had a passion for the heavy vehicle industry and that showed with his support for a national regulator and the measures he delivered to improve freight and heavy vehicle transport across NSW.
“Under Duncan’s leadership, RMS and the NHVR have worked closely together to give the heavy vehicle industry certainty whether they are using local, state or national roads across NSW.
“Duncan recognised that a more efficient and safer heavy vehicle industry would deliver growth for local economies.”