Ben Franklin (Australian politician)

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  10. "Changes to NSW ministerial arrangements". NSW Government. 3 August 2022.
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Ben Franklin
MLC
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President of the New South Wales Legislative Council
Assumed office
9 May 2023
Political offices
Preceded byas Minister for Mental Health,
Regional Youth and Women
Minister for Regional Youth
2021–2023
Position abolished
Preceded byas Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations,
Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
2021–2023
Succeeded by
Minister for the Arts
2021–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded byas Minister for Tourism and Sport Minister for Tourism
2022–2023