The Hon. Jodi McKay MP Minister for Commerce Minister for Tourism Minister for the Hunter Minister for Science and Medical Research

Biography

Jodi brings a wealth of experience across a number of fields to the position. Prior to her election to Parliament she was a journalist – presenting the nightly news on NBN Newcastle for more than a decade as well as hosting a radio program.

Jodi has also been an active member of important Hunter industry groups including spending time as a Director of the Hunter Manufacturer’s Association and has experience in working with the industry to bring jobs and investment to the region.

As a former Director of both the Hunter Medical Research Institute and The University of Newcastle Research Associates, Jodi has a commitment to building on the Hunter’s already strong reputation as a research hub.

Since her election as the Member for Newcastle, Jodi has had a strong focus on improving infrastructure and services and now, as Minister for the Hunter, that focus will include the whole region. Jodi brings a fresh approach and new ideas to her new responsibilities in Premier Rees’ team.