Who is the sport minister? Federal and every state
Current sport 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 sport portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. All nine currently have a minister whose title covers sport. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Sport and Recreation ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Anika WellsALP · Member for Lilley | Minister for SportAlso: Minister for Communications | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Stephen KamperALP · Member for Rockdale | Minister for SportAlso: Minister for Jobs and Tourism; Minister for Lands and Property; Minister for Multiculturalism | 478 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Steve DimopoulosALP · Member for Oakleigh | Minister for SportAlso: Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC; Minister for Equality | Suite G.02, 3 Chester Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Ros SpenceALP · Member for Kalkallo | Minister for Community SportAlso: Minister for Corrections; Minister for Youth Justice; Minister for Victim Support | PO Box 132, Craigieburn VIC 3064Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Tim ManderLNP · Member for Everton | Minister for Sport and Racing | PO Box 656, Everton Park QLD 4053Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Rita SaffiotiALP · Member for West Swan | Minister for Sport and RecreationAlso: Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure | PO Box 2656, Malaga WA 6944Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Rhiannon PearceALP · Member for King | Minister for Recreation, Sport and RacingAlso: Minister for Emergency Services; Minister for Local Government | PO Box 1104, Golden Grove Village SA 5125Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Nick DuiganLIB · Member for Windermere Region | Minister for SportAlso: Minister for Energy and Renewables; Minister for Parks and Heritage | 75-77 Invermay Road, Invermay TAS 7248Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Chris SteelALP · Member for Murrumbidgee | Minister for Sport and RecreationAlso: Treasurer; Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development; Minister for Heritage | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Jinson CharlsCLP · Member for Sanderson | Minister for People, Sport and CultureAlso: Minister for Disability; Minister for Arts; Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality; Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Veterans | PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810Electorate 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 sport?
The federal sport minister is responsible for national bodies such as the Australian Sports Commission and elite sport funding. States and territories fund community sport, stadiums and local facilities, often through grants to clubs and councils.
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.
Sport and Recreation ministers by parliament
Federal sport minister
The Minister for Sport in the federal government is Anika Wells (ALP, Member for Lilley), who is also Minister for Communications. Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Angie Bell (LNP) is Shadow Minister for Sport.
New South Wales sport minister
The Minister for Sport in New South Wales is Stephen Kamper (ALP, Member for Rockdale), who is also Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Multiculturalism. Write to them at 478 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216.
In opposition, Natalie Ward (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Sport.
Victoria sport minister
The Minister for Sport in Victoria is Steve Dimopoulos (ALP, Member for Oakleigh), who is also Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC and Minister for Equality. Write to them at Suite G.02, 3 Chester Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166.
The Minister for Community Sport in Victoria is Ros Spence (ALP, Member for Kalkallo), who is also Minister for Corrections, Minister for Youth Justice and Minister for Victim Support. Write to them at PO Box 132, Craigieburn VIC 3064.
In opposition, Brad Battin (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Sport. On the crossbench, Anasina Gray-Barberio (GRN) is Spokesperson for Sport.
Queensland sport minister
The Minister for Sport and Racing in Queensland is Tim Mander (LNP, Member for Everton). Write to them at PO Box 656, Everton Park QLD 4053.
In opposition, Glenn Butcher (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Sport.
Western Australia sport minister
The Minister for Sport and Recreation in Western Australia is Rita Saffioti (ALP, Member for West Swan), who is also Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure. Write to them at PO Box 2656, Malaga WA 6944.
In opposition, Peter Rundle (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation.
South Australia sport minister
The Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing in South Australia is Rhiannon Pearce (ALP, Member for King), who is also Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Local Government. Write to them at PO Box 1104, Golden Grove Village SA 5125.
In opposition, Dennis Hood (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
Tasmania sport minister
The Minister for Sport in Tasmania is Nick Duigan (LIB, Member for Windermere Region), who is also Minister for Energy and Renewables and Minister for Parks and Heritage. Write to them at 75-77 Invermay Road, Invermay TAS 7248.
In opposition, Luke Edmunds (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Stadiums & Sport. On the crossbench, Vica Bayley (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Sports and Events.
Australian Capital Territory sport minister
The Minister for Sport and Recreation in the Australian Capital Territory is Chris Steel (ALP, Member for Murrumbidgee), who is also Treasurer, Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development and Minister for Heritage. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, James Milligan (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation. On the crossbench, Laura Nuttall (GRN) is Spokesperson for Sports and Recreation.
Northern Territory sport minister
The Minister for People, Sport and Culture in the Northern Territory is Jinson Charls (CLP, Member for Sanderson), who is also Minister for Disability, Minister for Arts, Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Veterans. Write to them at PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810.
In opposition, Manuel Brown (ALP) is Shadow Minister for People, Sport and Culture.
Shadow sport ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on sport 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 | Angie BellLNP · Member for Moncrieff | Shadow Minister for SportAlso: Shadow Minister for Youth; Shadow Minister for Arts | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Natalie WardLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for SportAlso: Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Brad BattinLIB · Member for Berwick | Shadow Minister for SportAlso: Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Glenn ButcherALP · Member for Gladstone | Shadow Minister for SportAlso: Shadow Minister for Police and Crime Prevention; Shadow Minister for Corrective Services | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Peter RundleNAT · Member for Roe | Shadow Minister for Sport and RecreationAlso: Shadow Minister for Water | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Dennis HoodLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Recreation, Sport and RacingAlso: Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs; Shadow Minister for Tourism | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Luke EdmundsALP · Member for Pembroke Region | Shadow Minister for Stadiums & SportAlso: Shadow Minister for Finance; Shadow Minister for Hospitality | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | James MilliganLIB · Member for Yerrabi | Shadow Minister for Sport and RecreationAlso: Shadow Minister for Business Innovation and Economic Development; Shadow Minister for Skills and Vocational Training; Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Manuel BrownALP · Member for Arafura | Shadow Minister for People, Sport and CultureAlso: Shadow Minister for Environment; Shadow Minister for Parks and Wildlife; Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries; Shadow Minister for Water Resources; Shadow Minister for Corporate and Digital Development; Shadow Minister for Veterans; Shadow Minister for Volunteers | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Anasina Gray-BarberioGRN · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for SportAlso: Spokesperson for Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism; Spokesperson for Women, Gender Equality and Family Violence; Spokesperson for Child Protection; Spokesperson for Disability Rights and Services; Spokesperson for Community Services; Spokesperson for Ageing; Spokesperson for Early Childhood Education and Kinder | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Vica BayleyGRN · Member for Clark | Greens Spokesperson for Sports and EventsAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Arts; Greens Spokesperson for Energy; Greens Spokesperson for Environment and Biodiversity; Greens Spokesperson for Housing and Consumer Protection; Greens Spokesperson for Multicultural Affairs; Greens Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance; Greens Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Laura NuttallGRN · Member for Brindabella | Spokesperson for Sports and RecreationAlso: Spokesperson for Education, Skills and Training; Spokesperson for Young People; Spokesperson for Women; Spokesperson for Disability; Spokesperson for LGBTQIA+ Affairs; Spokesperson for Food and Agriculture; Spokesperson for Air and Water | 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 | James McGrathLNP · Senator for Queensland | Shadow Minister for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Melina BathNAT · Member for Eastern Victoria Region | Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Anthony CarbinesALP · Member for Ivanhoe | Minister for Major Events | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Katherine CopseyGRN · Member for Southern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Major Events | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | David SouthwickLIB · Member for Caulfield | Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Sheena WattALP · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region | Parliamentary Secretary for Community Sport | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Rachel WestawayLIB · Member for Prahran | Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Major Events | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Dylan WightALP · Member for Tarneit | Parliamentary Secretary for Racing and Major Events | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Grace GraceALP · Member for McConnel | Shadow Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Caitlin CollinsALP · Member for Hillarys | Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure, Sport and Recreation | Write |
| TasmaniaGovernment | Rob FairsLIB · Member for Bass | Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Engagement and Sport | Write |
| Northern TerritoryGovernment | Marie-Clare BoothbyCLP · Member for Brennan | Minister for Major Events | Write |
| Northern TerritoryGovernment | Gerard MaleyCLP · Member for Nelson | Minister for Recreational Fishing | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Chanston PaechALP · Member for Gwoja | Shadow Minister for Major Events and Festivals | 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 Anika Wells MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Ms Wells,
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- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal sport minister?+
The Hon Anika Wells MP (ALP) is the Minister for Sport in the federal government, and also Minister for Communications.
Who is the sport minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Stephen Kamper MP (ALP) is the Minister for Sport in New South Wales, and also Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Multiculturalism.
Who is the sport minister in Victoria?+
Mr Steve Dimopoulos MP (ALP) is the Minister for Sport in Victoria, and also Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC and Minister for Equality. The Hon Ros Spence MP (ALP) is the Minister for Community Sport in Victoria, and also Minister for Corrections, Minister for Youth Justice and Minister for Victim Support.
Who is the sport minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Tim Mander MP (LNP) is the Minister for Sport and Racing in Queensland.
Who is the sport minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Rita Saffioti MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Sport and Recreation in Western Australia, and also Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure.
Who is the sport minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Rhiannon Pearce MP (ALP) is the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing in South Australia, and also Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Local Government.
Who is the sport minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Nick Duigan MLC (LIB) is the Minister for Sport in Tasmania, and also Minister for Energy and Renewables and Minister for Parks and Heritage.
Who is the sport minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Mr Chris Steel MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Sport and Recreation in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Treasurer, Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development and Minister for Heritage.
Who is the sport minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Jinson Charls MLA (CLP) is the Minister for People, Sport and Culture in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for Disability, Minister for Arts and Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality.
Who is the shadow sport minister?+
Federally, Ms Angie Bell MP (LNP) is the Shadow Minister for Sport. Every one of Australia's nine oppositions has a shadow minister covering sport, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state sport minister?+
The federal sport minister is responsible for national bodies such as the Australian Sports Commission and elite sport funding. States and territories fund community sport, stadiums and local facilities, often through grants to clubs and councils.
How do I contact the sport 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.