Penny Sharpe
AustraliapoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Penny Sharpe is the environment minister and leader of the Legislative Council in New South Wales, known for her role in advancing legislative measures, including the recent proposed hate speech laws aimed at protecting the Jewish community from rising antisemitism.
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NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said the government has been preparing for a situation like this.
Two more cases of fatal H5 bird flu confirmed in NSW, affecting native birdsAustralia· 2026-08-08
Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said the cricket’s discovery was 'a powerful reminder of the area’s unique natural and cultural significance'.
Everything we know about the site's return and proposed gondola transport planAustralia· 2026-08-05
A petition to establish a conservation area spanning the entirety of the Coogee coastline was delivered to Environment Minister Penny Sharpe last August.
Push for conservation expansion after cuttlefish catchAustralia· 2026-07-31
Climate Change Minister Penny Sharpe said the government had taken serious action to cut climate pollution.
Watchdog warns coal mines and data centres threaten state emissions targetsAustralia· 2026-07-23
Penny Sharpe is the NSW Environment Minister involved in the cull of feral animals.
Inside the bitter battle between the NSW government and animal loversAustralia· 2026-07-10
Treasurer Daniel Mookhey and Energy Minister Penny Sharpe remained in first and second spots, respectively.
Chris Minns warns of need to ‘climb Everest’ to beat Pauline Hanson’s One NationAustralia· 2026-07-04
Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe announced the launch of legal action to protect the Paragon art deco cafe.
Paragon art deco cafe Katoomba, the graffiti and the landmark court actionAustralia· 2026-06-29
NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe confirmed the state would proceed to register a carbon project for the Great Koala National Park.
NSW government to use new carbon credit scheme to fund forest protection and end loggingAustralia· 2026-06-25
Penny Sharpe is the leader of the minority Labor government in the upper house of NSW parliament.
The NSW upper house is witness to a debate that is ‘half politics, half group therapy session’Australia· 2026-05-29
Penny Sharpe is the Heritage Minister who promises to make it easier for owners of heritage buildings to adapt them.
How a 1970s bank building is being transformed into a new Australia lifestyle hotelAustralia· 2026-05-27
Labor upper house leader Penny Sharpe was mentioned in relation to the hunting bill.
Firearms reforms may not be in place until September, police minister revealsAustralia· 2026-02-27
NSW Environment and Heritage Minister Penny Sharpe said members of the LGBTQ community had been treated as second-class citizens.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras route added to national heritage registerAustralia· 2026-02-25
Environment Minister Penny Sharpe repeatedly declined to cap the amount that private operators can charge to offer supported camping in national parks.
Motorbike and quad bike tours could be allowed in hundreds of parksAustralia· 2026-02-24
Penny Sharpe, the NSW Energy Minister, highlighted the benefits of rooftop solar for households in the state.
Regional NSW leads Sydney in solar panel adoptionAustralia· 2026-02-23Minns took an entourage of NSW Labor ministers including Penny Sharpe to go and kiss the ring with him.
Tony Abbott book a success, while Scott Morrison tome strugglesAustralia· 2026-02-23
Penny Sharpe is represented by Greg Mullins on the state government’s Bush Fire Co-ordinating Committee.
Former emergency service leaders raise concerns over flooding in Hawkesbury-Nepean, bushfire protections and development approvalsAustralia· 2026-02-21
Penny Sharpe is a senior minister who marched with protesters despite the premier's stance.
Discontent grows over Minns' handling of pro-Palestine protestsAustralia· 2026-02-20
Penny Sharpe is the NSW Heritage Minister who announced the heritage listing of the Ball-Eastaway house.
Glenn Murcutt-designed Ball-Eastaway house in Glenorie seeks heritage listingAustralia· 2026-02-13
Minister of Environment Penny Sharpe represented the government at the funeral.
Sydney stops to farewell luminaryAustralia· 2026-02-04
Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has accepted the recommendations of the review in full.
$9 million boost follows systemic issues reviewAustralia· 2026-02-01
Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has been involved in the discussions regarding the Great Koala National Park.
Conservationists fear Minns government plan will fail without boundary changesAustralia· 2026-01-31
Penny Sharpe is the NSW Energy Minister who struck a deal with Origin to delay Eraring’s closure.
Eraring coal-fired power plant to stay open two years longerAustralia· 2026-01-19
Penny Sharpe attended the Harbour Bridge pro-Palestine march earlier this year.
NSW Coalition splits over gun laws as parliament resumesAustralia· 2025-12-22
Minister Penny Sharpe was present at the Harbour Bridge pro-Palestine march earlier this year.
NSW MPs told to declare any meetings with gun lobbyists ahead of billAustralia· 2025-12-21
Penny Sharpe, the president of the upper house, was present at the vigil.
Anthony Albanese booed as thousands attend beach vigil for terrorist attackAustralia· 2025-12-21
Penny Sharpe is a senior minister who participated in the Harbour Bridge march.
Bondi terror attack prompts four-gun limit as Premier Chris Minns prepares for historic buybackAustralia· 2025-12-19Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said the man’s death would be 'felt profoundly' across the community.
National parks firefighter killed at Nerong after being struck by treeAustralia· 2025-12-07
Labor’s leader in the upper house, Penny Sharpe, moved to extend the sitting days on both Wednesday and Thursday.
MP complains to safety regulator after 20-hour sitting dayAustralia· 2025-11-25
Penny Sharpe is a senior government minister who expressed surprise that the words 'White Australia' did not trigger police concerns.
Racial hatred has no place anywhere in AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-09Penny Sharpe says the protest 'should never have been allowed to happen'.
Nazis previously held ‘end immigration’ rally outside NSW parliamentAustralia· 2025-11-09
