Jo Haylen
AustraliapoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Jo Haylen is an Australian politician who previously served as the Minister for Transport in New South Wales, known for her progressive stances on various issues. She recently resigned over the misuse of a ministerial vehicle for personal trips to wineries, highlighting concerns regarding accountability within government.
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Jo Haylen states that Darcy Byrne always stands firm in his convictions.
The Labor mayor already eyeing Albanese’s seatAustralia· 2026-06-20
Jo Haylen was the former transport minister who faced a scandal exposed by Natalie Ward.
Female MP Natalie Ward faces preselection challengeAustralia· 2026-02-27
Jo Haylen, a former transport minister, expressed disappointment with protest organizers.
Discontent grows over Minns' handling of pro-Palestine protestsAustralia· 2026-02-20
Jo Haylen expressed horror at the police response to the protest and supports the right to peacefully protest.
NSW Police response to Isaac Herzog protest leaves mounting pressure on Chris MinnsAustralia· 2026-02-18
Summer Hill MP Jo Haylen said the MetroWay would provide 'a safe continuous pathway from Bankstown right through to the Iron Cove'.
Sydney’s next cycling route revealedAustralia· 2026-02-15
Incoming transport minister Jo Haylen emphasized the need for public transport in rapidly growing communities.
Wentworth Point residents dismayed as project is halvedAustralia· 2026-02-11
Premier Chris Minns and Summer Hill MP Jo Haylen serve up food on Christmas Day.
Police Commissioner restricts protests for two weeks after Bondi attackAustralia· 2025-12-25
Jo Haylen criticised the former government for never planning or commissioning a ferry service.
Sydney’s Kamay Wharves reopen, but no ferry running between La Perouse and KurnellAustralia· 2025-12-04
Jo Haylen is a NSW state MP who attended the wedding of Albanese and Haydon.
Prime Minister marries Jodie Haydon on Saturday at the LodgeAustralia· 2025-11-29
Jo Haylen revoked her support for the slashed plan in September last year, after it faced significant community backlash.
Former transport minister Jo Haylen was misled over ‘massive’ safety promise, secret emails revealAustralia· 2025-09-22
Jo Haylen is a former NSW Labor transport minister mentioned in relation to a poorly received event.
Sussan Ley, Anthony Albanese offer prizes in Press Gallery Midwinter Ball charity raffleAustralia· 2025-08-25
Jo Haylen announced a pathway for the legalising of e-scooters on public roads.
Sydney e-bike, scooter commuters could be paid for riding to work under European-inspired schemeAustralia· 2025-07-29
Former transport minister Jo Haylen quit cabinet this year after she was revealed to have used a taxpayer-funded chauffeur to take her to a boozy girls’ lunch.
Former health minister Michael Wooldridge avoids bankruptcyAustralia· 2025-06-25
Jo Haylen, the then-transport minister, promised that cuts to safety upgrades wouldn't be made.
Transport for NSW axes own safety plansAustralia· 2025-05-27
Jo Haylen was dumped from her position as transport minister following a scandal.
Catholic college in Sydney opens Cardinal George Pell hallAustralia· 2025-05-23
Jo Haylen was flanked by Premier Chris Minns during the unveiling of Labor’s biggest announcement since taking power.
Will we really let a privileged few racing types kibosh 25,000 new homes at Rosehill?Australia· 2025-03-19
Jo Haylen resigned last month over a taxpayer-funded driver scandal.
Chris Minns skips multicultural dinner speech as caravan plot saga spiralsAustralia· 2025-03-13
The then-transport minister Jo Haylen warned that the conversion of the Bankstown line could take longer than 12 months.
line might not be open by ChristmasAustralia· 2025-03-03
Jo Haylen was involved in a scandal regarding the misuse of taxpayer-funded transport.
NSW Labor, Liberals outdo each other over misuse of taxpayer fundsAustralia· 2025-02-26
Jo Haylen resigned over a ministerial driver scandal.
NSW Labor polls reveal primary vote lowest since 2021: RPM dataAustralia· 2025-02-25Haylen resigned after admitting to using a ministerial vehicle for a second winery trip with her husband.
NSW Nationals leader took RFS jet to Hunter Valley wineryAustralia· 2025-02-20
