Joe Tripodi sacked as Minister for Ports and Waterways (and the rest)



11:14 AM Sun 15 Nov 2009 GMT
'Premier Nathan Rees and Ports & Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi (R)'
New South Wales Premier, Nathan Rees has sacked two of his most controversial ministers in an attempt to gain a lift for his Labor government in the polls.

Ports Minister Joe Tripodi and Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald tendered their resignations to Mr Rees today after the Premier called them last night and said he wanted them out of cabinet.

They will be replaced by Heathcote MP Paul Macleay and upper house President Peter Primrose, with an announcement of portfolio changes expected tomorrow.

Joe Tripodi held the portfolios of Finance, Infrastructure, Regulatory Reform and Ports and Waterways.




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