Who is the energy minister? Federal and every state
Current energy ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the energy portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. All nine currently have a minister whose title covers energy. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Energy ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Chris BowenALP · Member for McMahon | Minister for Climate Change and Energy | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Penny SharpeALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for EnergyAlso: Minister for Climate Change; Minister for the Environment; Minister for Heritage | Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000Parliament House | Write |
| Victoria | Jaclyn SymesALP · Member for Northern Victoria Region | Minister for Energy and Resources; Minister for the State Electricity CommissionAlso: Minister for Environment; Minister for Climate Action | shop 1/87 Sydney Street, Kilmore VIC 3764Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | David JanetzkiLNP · Member for Toowoomba South | Minister for EnergyAlso: Treasurer; Minister for Home Ownership | T4, Level 1, 677-683 Ruthven Street, South Toowoomba QLD 4350Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Amber-Jade SandersonALP · Member for Morley | Minister for Energy and DecarbonisationAlso: Minister for Manufacturing; Minister for Skills and TAFE; Minister for Pilbara | PO Box 62, Morley WA 6943Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Tom KoutsantonisALP · Member for West Torrens | Minister for Energy and MiningAlso: Treasurer; Minister for Public Sector | 229 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville SA 5031Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Nick DuiganLIB · Member for Windermere Region | Minister for Energy and RenewablesAlso: Minister for Parks and Heritage; Minister for Sport | 75-77 Invermay Road, Invermay TAS 7248Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Suzanne OrrALP · Member for Yerrabi | Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and WaterAlso: Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs; Minister for Housing and Homelessness; Minister for Equality; Minister for Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Gerard MaleyCLP · Member for Nelson | Minister for Mining and Energy; Minister for RenewablesAlso: Deputy Chief Minister; Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries; Minister for Corrections; Minister for Recreational Fishing | PO Box 524, Howard Springs NT 0835Electorate office | Write |
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for energy?
Energy is shared. The federal minister sets national policy such as emissions targets and works with state ministers through the national energy market rules. States and territories own or regulate much of the electricity network and set many local energy programs, so power bills and supply issues often involve both.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Energy ministers by parliament
Federal energy minister
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy in the federal government is Chris Bowen (ALP, Member for McMahon). Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Dan Tehan (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction.
New South Wales energy minister
The Minister for Energy in New South Wales is Penny Sharpe (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Minister for Climate Change, Minister for the Environment and Minister for Heritage. Write to them at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
In opposition, James Griffin (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change.
Victoria energy minister
The Minister for Energy and Resources and Minister for the State Electricity Commission in Victoria is Jaclyn Symes (ALP, Member for Northern Victoria Region), who is also Minister for Environment and Minister for Climate Action. Write to them at shop 1/87 Sydney Street, Kilmore VIC 3764.
In opposition, David Davis (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction.
Queensland energy minister
The Minister for Energy in Queensland is David Janetzki (LNP, Member for Toowoomba South), who is also Treasurer and Minister for Home Ownership. Write to them at T4, Level 1, 677-683 Ruthven Street, South Toowoomba QLD 4350.
In opposition, Lance McCallum (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Energy.
Western Australia energy minister
The Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation in Western Australia is Amber-Jade Sanderson (ALP, Member for Morley), who is also Minister for Manufacturing, Minister for Skills and TAFE and Minister for Pilbara. Write to them at PO Box 62, Morley WA 6943.
In opposition, Steve Thomas (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Energy.
South Australia energy minister
The Minister for Energy and Mining in South Australia is Tom Koutsantonis (ALP, Member for West Torrens), who is also Treasurer and Minister for Public Sector. Write to them at 229 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville SA 5031.
In opposition, Ben Hood (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Energy and Mining.
Tasmania energy minister
The Minister for Energy and Renewables in Tasmania is Nick Duigan (LIB, Member for Windermere Region), who is also Minister for Parks and Heritage and Minister for Sport. Write to them at 75-77 Invermay Road, Invermay TAS 7248.
In opposition, Janie Finlay (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Energy & Renewables. On the crossbench, Vica Bayley (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Energy.
Australian Capital Territory energy minister
The Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water in the Australian Capital Territory is Suzanne Orr (ALP, Member for Yerrabi), who is also Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Minister for Equality and Minister for Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
Northern Territory energy minister
The Minister for Mining and Energy and Minister for Renewables in the Northern Territory is Gerard Maley (CLP, Member for Nelson), who is also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Minister for Corrections and Minister for Recreational Fishing. Write to them at PO Box 524, Howard Springs NT 0835.
In opposition, Ed Smelt (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Renewables. In opposition, Selena Uibo (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Mining and Energy.
Shadow energy ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on energy and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Dan TehanLIB · Member for Wannon | Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | James GriffinLIB · Member for Manly | Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate ChangeAlso: Shadow Minister for Digital, Artificial Intelligence and Investment; Shadow Minister for Customer Service | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | David DavisLIB · Member for Southern Metropolitan Region | Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions ReductionAlso: Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries; Shadow Minister for Resources | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Lance McCallumALP · Member for Bundamba | Shadow Minister for Energy | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Steve ThomasLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for EnergyAlso: Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Ben HoodLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Energy and MiningAlso: Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business; Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Janie FinlayALP · Member for Bass | Shadow Minister for Energy & RenewablesAlso: Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Primary Industries & Aquaculture; Shadow Minister for Water; Shadow Minister for Environment, Parks & Climate Change; Shadow Minister for Innovation, Artificial Intelligence & the Digital Economy | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Ed SmeltALP · Member for Nightcliff | Shadow Minister for Climate Change and RenewablesAlso: Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Community Safety; Shadow Attorney-General and Justice; Shadow Minister for Corrections; Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence; Shadow Minister for Alcohol Policy; Shadow Minister for Racing; Shadow Minister for Housing Construction; Shadow Minister for Lands and Planning; Shadow Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure; Shadow Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Selena UiboALP · Member for Arnhem | Shadow Minister for Mining and EnergyAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Police; Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services; Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Shadow Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian Relations; Shadow Minister for Air Connectivity; Shadow Minister for Defence NT; Shadow Minister for Territory Coordinator; Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing; Shadow Minister for Public Service; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Shadow Minister for Women and Equality | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Vica BayleyGRN · Member for Clark | Greens Spokesperson for EnergyAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Arts; Greens Spokesperson for Environment and Biodiversity; Greens Spokesperson for Housing and Consumer Protection; Greens Spokesperson for Multicultural Affairs; Greens Spokesperson for Sports and Events; Greens Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance; Greens Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Garth HamiltonLNP · Member for Groom | Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security and Affordability | Write |
| FederalGovernment | Josh WilsonALP · Member for Fremantle | Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Trish DoyleALP · Member for Blue Mountains | Parliamentary Secretary for Energy | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Martin CameronNAT · Member for Morwell | Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Affordability | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Bronwyn HalfpennyALP · Member for Thomastown | Parliamentary Secretary for the State Electricity Commission | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Jodie HannsALP · Member for Collie-Preston | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation, Manufacturing, Skills and TAFE, Pilbara, Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Industries | Write |
| Northern TerritoryGovernment | Steve EdgingtonCLP · Member for Barkly | Minister for Essential Services | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Chris Bowen MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Mr Bowen,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal energy minister?+
The Hon Chris Bowen MP (ALP) is the Minister for Climate Change and Energy in the federal government.
Who is the energy minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Energy in New South Wales, and also Minister for Climate Change, Minister for the Environment and Minister for Heritage.
Who is the energy minister in Victoria?+
Ms Jaclyn Symes MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Energy and Resources and Minister for the State Electricity Commission in Victoria, and also Minister for Environment and Minister for Climate Action.
Who is the energy minister in Queensland?+
The Hon David Janetzki MP (LNP) is the Minister for Energy in Queensland, and also Treasurer and Minister for Home Ownership.
Who is the energy minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation in Western Australia, and also Minister for Manufacturing, Minister for Skills and TAFE and Minister for Pilbara.
Who is the energy minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP (ALP) is the Minister for Energy and Mining in South Australia, and also Treasurer and Minister for Public Sector.
Who is the energy minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Nick Duigan MLC (LIB) is the Minister for Energy and Renewables in Tasmania, and also Minister for Parks and Heritage and Minister for Sport.
Who is the energy minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Ms Suzanne Orr MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Minister for Housing and Homelessness and Minister for Equality.
Who is the energy minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Gerard Maley MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Mining and Energy and Minister for Renewables in the Northern Territory, and also Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Corrections.
Who is the shadow energy minister?+
Federally, The Hon Dan Tehan MP (LIB) is the Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering energy, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state energy minister?+
Energy is shared. The federal minister sets national policy such as emissions targets and works with state ministers through the national energy market rules. States and territories own or regulate much of the electricity network and set many local energy programs, so power bills and supply issues often involve both.
How do I contact the energy minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.