James Griffin

Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Shadow Minister for Digital, Artificial Intelligence and Investment, Shadow Minister for Customer Service, Manager of Opposition Business in the Legislative Assembly and Member for Manly

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Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Shadow Minister for Digital, Artificial Intelligence and Investment, Shadow Minister for Customer Service, Manager of Opposition Business in the Legislative Assembly and Member for Manly

James was elected to Parliament in 2017, representing the seat of Manly. 

As the former Minister for Environment, James held executive responsibility for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio spanning national parks, marine reserves, biodiversity programs, UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites, and oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency. He set the long-term strategic direction for the state's environmental governance framework, oversaw its largest-ever land acquisition for National Park expansion and beefed-up environmental protections.

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Labor’s environment budget fails root and branch: nature funding cut, budget unspent, projects delay

Labor’s environment budget fails root and branch: nature funding cut, budget unspent, projects delay

Despite Labor’s glossy talk of an ecosystem approach to protecting nature, the 2026‑27 Budget reveals a government that is quietly gutting the very projects it claims to champion.  

27 June 2026
Labor rehashes Liberals and Nationals record $15.9 billion early years commitment

Labor rehashes Liberals and Nationals record $15.9 billion early years commitment

The Minns Labor Government’s announcement today of $1.8 billion to “reshape the early learning sector” is nothing more than a rebadging of existing landmark funding committed to deliver the ...

27 June 2026
Labor's secret cannabis report raises serious road safety questions

Labor's secret cannabis report raises serious road safety questions

The NSW Liberals and Nationals are demanding the Minns Labor Government immediately abandon its three strikes drug driving policy after revelations of a damning report into medicinal cannabi...

27 June 2026
Not great for the Great Western Highway: Labor confirms year long closure

Not great for the Great Western Highway: Labor confirms year long closure

The Minns Labor Government has confirmed the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass will remain closed until at least halfway through 2027, delivering another devastating blow to businesses,...

26 June 2026
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