Plibersek replaces Ley as Minister for the Environment

Sussan Ley, the former Minister for the Environment in the Morrison Liberal Government has been replaced by Tanya Plibersek, the Minister for the Environment and Water in the Albanese Labor Government.

Sussan Ley, Wikipedia LINK: “Ley was born in Nigeria to English parents. She grew up in the UAE and England before moving to Australia as a teenager. Prior to entering politics, she worked as a commercial pilot, farmer and  public servant based in Albury, New South Wales. She was educated at Campbell High School, Dickson College, La Trobe University, the University of New South Wales and Charles Sturt University, and has master's degrees in taxation and accountancy.”

“Ley was elected to the House of Representatives at the 2001 election.”

“Also in March 2022, Ley approved a Coalition decision to scrap 176 out of 185 recovery plans designed to prevent the extinction of threatened species and habitats…”  (See article The Guardian LINK.)

Before becoming the Minister for the Environment in 2019, Ley held various roles in departments of Children’s Affairs, Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Housing, Status of Women, Customs and Justice, Treasury, Employment, Early Childhood Learning, Regional Development, Health, Sport and Aged Care.

Tanya Plibersek, Wikipedia LINK: “Plibersek was born in Sydney to Slovenian immigrant parents and grew up in Sutherland Shire. She has degrees from the University of Technology Sydney and Macquarie University, and worked in the NSW Government's Domestic Violence Unit before entering parliament. Plibersek studied journalism at the University of Technology Sydney, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She then took a master’s in Public Policy and Politics at Macquarie University.”

“Plibersek was elected to the House of Representatives at the 1998 federal election, aged 28.”

Plibersek has had roles in portfolios covering Youth, Status of Women, Childcare, Human Services and Housing, Social Inclusion, Health and Education and Training.

Do either side of politics take the environment seriously?

 

Further reading:

Anthony Albanese ‘snubs’ Tanya Plibersek and hands education portfolio to Jason Clare News.co.au LINK.

New frontbench sworn in as deputy prime minister denies Tanya Plibersek was 'demoted' SBS News LINK

Five priorities for Tanya Plibersek, The Guardian LINK