Local Member for Calare, Andrew Gee, is being promoted to the Nationals front bench.

Mr Gee has been appointed Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister.

Making the appointment National’s Leader and Deputy PM Michael McCormack

said Mr Gee’s experience in state and federal politics delivering for Central West communities was a factor in the decision

as well as his passion for and dedication to his electorate and for country people.

Mr Gee says it will be a balancing act taking on the extra responsibilities but the local electorate will always be his priority

And he is keen to take on the role as it gives him a “seat at the table” as major decisions are made on infrastructure and other projects.