New portfolio for Della Bosca

Woy Woy Bay resident and Minister for the Central Coast, Mr John Della Bosca, has been given the responsibility of another portfolio after the State Government reshuffle on Wednesday, January 19.

Mr Della Bosca will now also be the Minister for Ageing and Disability Services.

"The portfolio of Ageing and Disability Services is a very big challenge," Mr Della Bosca said.

"The Carr Government has doubled the budget for this department since 1995, but with an ageing and growing population resources are always stretched.

"The department supports more than 13,000 people each day across a range of services.

"I will be working hard to meet those challenges."

Mr Della Bosca's new portfolio has been added to his previous responsibilities including Minister for Commerce, Industrial Relations, Assistant Treasurer and Special Minister for State.

Stuart Baumann, January 20