NSW Premier Mike Baird says the decision to drop Greg Smith (pic) from his cabinet wasn't easy. Source: AAP
NSW Premier Mike Baird says his new-look cabinet has the hunger and experience to transform the state.
Mr Baird on Tuesday dumped four O'Farrell ministers and promoted five new young faces into his ministry.
"It is a group that brings experience but, just as importantly, it brings a hunger," Mr Baird told reporters.
"A hunger to transform New South Wales."
Opposition Leader John Robertson slammed the reshuffle for rewarding bad ministers and for under-representing women.
Rising star Andrew Constance emerged as one of the clear winners in the new line-up, being appointed treasurer.
Pru Goward becomes planning minister, replacing Brad Hazzard who was given the role of attorney-general.
The announcement came an hour after veteran north coast MP Don Page, grandson of former prime minister Sir Earle Page, said he was retiring from politics.
Mr Baird confirmed the Nationals MP had been demoted from local government minister and paid tribute to his service to the state.
Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner said he wouldn't be surprised if George Souris - another Nationals MP who has also been demoted - would also step away from parliament before the next election.
Greg Smith was dumped as attorney-general and Robyn Parker lost the environment portfolio.
Mr Baird described Mr Smith as a "good man and a good friend", but stood by his decision to replace him as attorney-general.
Troy Grant, Paul Toole, Rob Stokes, Dominic Perrottet and Jai Rowell, who are in their 30s and 40s, were also promoted to the ministry.
Meanwhile, the reshuffle hands the Hunter ministry to Gladys Berejiklian, who represents the Sydney electorate of Willoughby, in addition to her transport portfolio.
Northern beaches MP Mr Baird replaces Mr O'Farrell as minister for Western Sydney.
He said it was "entirely appropriate" he represented the west given the many infrastructure projects being built there.
"I'm going to be there a lot," the premier said.
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