Courtney Houssos
AustraliapoliticianFemale6.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Courtney Houssos is an Australian politician serving as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council. She has been a prominent advocate for education and social justice issues, and she stepped in as acting minister for education and early learning, as well as minister for Western Sydney, during Prue Car's medical leave due to her recent breast cancer diagnosis. Houssos is known for her commitment to improving educational outcomes and support for the community.
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Courtney Houssos is the NSW Finance Minister who also met Robert F. Kennedy Jr at the World Cup.
Jerome Laxale and Courtney Houssos rub shoulders with JRK Jr at World CupAustralia· 2026-06-22
NSW Finance Minister Courtney Houssos said the concerns raised about KPMG’s work practices are being taken seriously.
NSW and Victorian governments put KPMG on noticeAustralia· 2026-06-03
Minns took an entourage of NSW Labor ministers including Courtney Houssos to go and kiss the ring with him.
Tony Abbott book a success, while Scott Morrison tome strugglesAustralia· 2026-02-23
Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos stated that the government would take action against providers failing to meet quality standards.
Fun2Learn childcare centre in Rosehill closed after NSW government crackdownAustralia· 2026-01-11
Acting Education Minister Courtney Houssos called Stacy to break the news about her academic achievement.
Roseville College’s Stacy Zhang tops biology and chemistryAustralia· 2025-12-17
Courtney Houssos presented awards to Stacy Zhang for topping chemistry and biology.
Sydney Grammar School, Bethany College dominate awardsAustralia· 2025-12-17
Acting Western Sydney Minister Courtney Houssos said Penrith Beach will now open a day early to give local families a place to cool off in the summer heat.
Heatwave warning across city as temperatures to soar above 40 degreesAustralia· 2025-12-04
Courtney Houssos, acting minister for western Sydney, said the government recognised that western Sydney families were 'in need of high-quality open spaces'.
Marrinawi Cove, Penrith Beach and Bedlam Bay open for summerAustralia· 2025-12-01Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos said the grants for non-government schools would 'unlock more early learning places in growing areas'.
New funding to create more early learning places in high-growth areasAustralia· 2025-11-01
Acting NSW Education Minister Courtney Houssos said the government is 'working to provide opportunities for students to thrive.'
Girls to get 50 per cent of places under radical overhaul to tackle gender gapAustralia· 2025-10-16
NSW Natural Resources Minister Courtney Houssos said the state had a 'robust regulatory framework' that ensured protections for workers, communities and the environment.
Companies blocked health authorities from contacting workers with high lead levelsAustralia· 2025-10-04
Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos stated the government will accept all recommendations from the auditor-general’s report.
Desperate parents wait months for departmental approvalAustralia· 2025-09-25
Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos said 'children, not profit, must come first'.
New laws prioritise children's safety and increase transparency for parentsAustralia· 2025-09-09Acting Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos said the incident was 'extremely concerning' and 'completely unacceptable.'
Bangor daycare gives wrong child to grandparent, investigation under wayAustralia· 2025-09-03
Acting Education Minister Courtney Houssos has admitted parents were being kept in the dark about breaches in childcare centres.
Parents in dark for weeks over daycare fall as child suffers fractured skullAustralia· 2025-08-27
Acting NSW Education Minister Courtney Houssos said the government would accept all of Bruniges’ recommendations.
Report is out with new recommendationsAustralia· 2025-08-21
Acting NSW Minister for Education and Early Learning Courtney Houssos expressed concern for affected families.
The six Sydney childcare centres where alleged paedophile abused childrenAustralia· 2025-07-31
Acting Education Minister Courtney Houssos strongly endorsed a federal plan to cut off funding for childcare centres that repeatedly fail to meet safety and quality standards.
Parents warned to check quality assessments and centre details due to waiversAustralia· 2025-07-19
Acting NSW Education Minister Courtney Houssos said dealing with the national teacher shortage was the government’s top priority.
Teachers exploiting loophole to work in classrooms without minimum qualificationsAustralia· 2025-07-06
Acting Education Minister Courtney Houssos said the updated curriculum would be an improvement as civics education would no longer be optional.
Push for NSW schools to introduce civics educationAustralia· 2025-07-03
Acting NSW Education Minister Courtney Houssos said NSW supported a national register of childcare workers.
Is banning male workers the answer?Australia· 2025-07-02
Finance Minister Courtney Houssos speaks to journalists during the 2025-26 budget lock-up.
Mookhey’s latest budget is sensible and sober. It also happens to be his most interestingAustralia· 2025-06-24
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Finance Minister Courtney Houssos answer questions about the budget on Tuesday.
Housing, transport, health and moreAustralia· 2025-06-24
Acting Education Minister Courtney Houssos said the state government wanted 'every child to have the opportunity to reach their full potential, with high expectations for achievement'.
Why these public schools are receiving a $100m upgradeAustralia· 2025-06-21
Courtney Houssos will act as minister for education and early learning in Prue Car's absence.
NSW Deputy Premier diagnosed with breast cancerAustralia· 2025-06-09
