Who is the tourism minister? Federal and every state
Current tourism 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 tourism portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. All nine currently have a minister whose title covers tourism. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Tourism ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Don FarrellALP · Senator for South Australia | Minister for Trade and TourismAlso: Special Minister of State (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) | PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Stephen KamperALP · Member for Rockdale | Minister for Jobs and TourismAlso: Minister for Lands and Property; Minister for Multiculturalism; Minister for Sport | 478 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Natalie SuleymanALP · Member for St Albans | Minister for Trade, Tourism and InvestmentAlso: Minister for Small and Family Business; Minister for Veterans | PO Box 198, St Albans VIC 3021Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Andrew PowellLNP · Member for Glass House | Minister for the Environment and TourismAlso: Minister for Science and Innovation | PO Box 727, Maleny QLD 4552Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Roger CookALP · Member for Kwinana | Minister for Tourism, Trade and InvestmentAlso: Premier; Minister for Defence Industries | PO Box 428, Kwinana WA 6966Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Emily BourkeALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for TourismAlso: Minister for Climate, Environment and Water | Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000Parliament House | Write |
| Tasmania | Roger JaenschLIB · Member for Braddon | Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and EventsAlso: Minister for the Arts; Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Racing | 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Andrew BarrALP · Member for Kurrajong | Minister for Tourism and EventsAlso: Chief Minister; Minister for Major Projects; Minister for Trade, Investment and the Knowledge Economy | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Marie-Clare BoothbyCLP · Member for Brennan | Minister for Tourism and HospitalityAlso: Attorney-General; Minister for Parks and Wildlife; Minister for Racing | PO Box 32, Palmerston NT 0831Electorate 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 tourism?
The federal tourism minister oversees national bodies such as Tourism Australia and international tourism marketing. Most tourism promotion, major events and destination development is done by state and territory tourism ministers and their tourism agencies.
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.
Tourism ministers by parliament
Federal tourism minister
The Minister for Trade and Tourism in the federal government is Don Farrell (ALP, Senator for South Australia), who is also Special Minister of State (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate). Write to them at PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Matthew Canavan (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism. In opposition, David Littleproud (LNP) is Shadow Minister for Tourism.
New South Wales tourism minister
The Minister for Jobs and Tourism in New South Wales is Stephen Kamper (ALP, Member for Rockdale), who is also Minister for Lands and Property, Minister for Multiculturalism and Minister for Sport. Write to them at 478 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216.
In opposition, Kevin Anderson (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Tourism.
Victoria tourism minister
The Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment in Victoria is Natalie Suleyman (ALP, Member for St Albans), who is also Minister for Small and Family Business and Minister for Veterans. Write to them at PO Box 198, St Albans VIC 3021.
In opposition, David Southwick (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major Events.
Queensland tourism minister
The Minister for the Environment and Tourism in Queensland is Andrew Powell (LNP, Member for Glass House), who is also Minister for Science and Innovation. Write to them at PO Box 727, Maleny QLD 4552.
In opposition, Michael Healy (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Tourism.
Western Australia tourism minister
The Minister for Tourism, Trade and Investment in Western Australia is Roger Cook (ALP, Member for Kwinana), who is also Premier and Minister for Defence Industries. Write to them at PO Box 428, Kwinana WA 6966.
In opposition, Scott Leary (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Tourism.
South Australia tourism minister
The Minister for Tourism in South Australia is Emily Bourke (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Minister for Climate, Environment and Water. Write to them at Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000.
In opposition, Dennis Hood (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Tourism.
Tasmania tourism minister
The Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events in Tasmania is Roger Jaensch (LIB, Member for Braddon), who is also Minister for the Arts, Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Racing. Write to them at 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320.
In opposition, Anita Dow (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Tourism & Events. On the crossbench, Tabatha Badger (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Tourism and Hospitality.
Australian Capital Territory tourism minister
The Minister for Tourism and Events in the Australian Capital Territory is Andrew Barr (ALP, Member for Kurrajong), who is also Chief Minister, Minister for Major Projects and Minister for Trade, Investment and the Knowledge Economy. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Elizabeth Lee (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Tourism and Events.
Northern Territory tourism minister
The Minister for Tourism and Hospitality in the Northern Territory is Marie-Clare Boothby (CLP, Member for Brennan), who is also Attorney-General, Minister for Parks and Wildlife and Minister for Racing. Write to them at PO Box 32, Palmerston NT 0831.
In opposition, Chanston Paech (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Tourism and Hospitality.
Shadow tourism ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on tourism 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 | Matthew CanavanNAT · Senator for Queensland | Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism | Write |
| FederalOpposition | David LittleproudLNP · Member for Maranoa | Shadow Minister for TourismAlso: Shadow Minister for Emergency Management | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Kevin AndersonNAT · Member for Tamworth | Shadow Minister for TourismAlso: Shadow Minister for Western NSW; Shadow Minister for Seniors | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | David SouthwickLIB · Member for Caulfield | Shadow Minister for Tourism and Major EventsAlso: Shadow Minister for Planning; Shadow Minister for Housing and Building; Deputy Leader of the Opposition | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Michael HealyALP · Member for Cairns | Shadow Minister for TourismAlso: Shadow Minister for Jobs and Training | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Scott LearyNAT · Member for Albany | Shadow Minister for TourismAlso: Shadow Minister for Heritage | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Dennis HoodLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for TourismAlso: Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs; Shadow Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Anita DowALP · Member for Braddon | Shadow Minister for Tourism & EventsAlso: Shadow Minister for Infrastructure; Shadow Minister for Local Government; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Elizabeth LeeLIB · Member for Kurrajong | Shadow Minister for Tourism and EventsAlso: Shadow Minister for Education; Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Chanston PaechALP · Member for Gwoja | Shadow Minister for Tourism and HospitalityAlso: Shadow Minister for Health; Shadow Minister for Mental Health; Shadow Minister for Disability; Shadow Minister for Children and Families; Shadow Minister for Child Protection; Shadow Minister for Seniors and Aged Care; Shadow Minister for Carers; Shadow Minister for Education and Training; Shadow Minister for Early Education; Shadow Minister for Youth; Shadow Minister for International Education, Migration and Population; Shadow Minister for Workforce Development; Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Economy | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Tabatha BadgerGRN · Member for Lyons | Greens Spokesperson for Tourism and HospitalityAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Mining; Greens Spokesperson for National Parks and Public Land; Greens Spokesperson for Police, Fire and Emergency Management; Greens Spokesperson for Prevention of Family Violence; Greens Spokesperson for Primary Industries; Greens Spokesperson for Science and Information Technology; Greens Spokesperson for Skills and Training; Greens Spokesperson for Small Business; Greens Spokesperson for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalGovernment | Nita GreenALP · Senator for Queensland | Assistant Minister for Tourism | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Geoff ProvestNAT · Member for Tweed | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism; Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Hospitality and Gaming | 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 | 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 |
| QueenslandGovernment | Bree JamesLNP · Member for Barron River | Assistant Minister for Tourism, Early Learning, Creative Industries and Far North Queensland | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Divina D'AnnaALP · Member for Kimberley | Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Minister for Defence Industries, Tourism, Trade and Investment | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Samantha RoweALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Minister for Defence Industries, Tourism, Trade and Investment | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | David ScaifeALP · Member for Cockburn | Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Minister for Defence Industries, Tourism, Trade and Investment | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Vica BayleyGRN · Member for Clark | Greens Spokesperson for Sports and Events | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Luke EdmundsALP · Member for Pembroke Region | Shadow Minister for Hospitality | 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.
Senator the Hon Don Farrell
PO Box 6100
Senate, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Senator Farrell,
- 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 tourism minister?+
Senator the Hon Don Farrell (ALP) is the Minister for Trade and Tourism in the federal government, and also Special Minister of State (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate).
Who is the tourism minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Stephen Kamper MP (ALP) is the Minister for Jobs and Tourism in New South Wales, and also Minister for Lands and Property, Minister for Multiculturalism and Minister for Sport.
Who is the tourism minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Natalie Suleyman MP (ALP) is the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment in Victoria, and also Minister for Small and Family Business and Minister for Veterans.
Who is the tourism minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Andrew Powell MP (LNP) is the Minister for the Environment and Tourism in Queensland, and also Minister for Science and Innovation.
Who is the tourism minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Roger Cook MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Tourism, Trade and Investment in Western Australia, and also Premier and Minister for Defence Industries.
Who is the tourism minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Emily Bourke MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Tourism in South Australia, and also Minister for Climate, Environment and Water.
Who is the tourism minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Roger Jaensch MP (LIB) is the Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events in Tasmania, and also Minister for the Arts, Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Racing.
Who is the tourism minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Mr Andrew Barr MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Tourism and Events in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Chief Minister, Minister for Major Projects and Minister for Trade, Investment and the Knowledge Economy.
Who is the tourism minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Marie-Clare Boothby MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality in the Northern Territory, and also Attorney-General, Minister for Parks and Wildlife and Minister for Racing.
Who is the shadow tourism minister?+
Federally, Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan (NAT) is the Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism and The Hon David Littleproud MP (LNP) is the Shadow Minister for Tourism. Every one of Australia's nine oppositions has a shadow minister covering tourism, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state tourism minister?+
The federal tourism minister oversees national bodies such as Tourism Australia and international tourism marketing. Most tourism promotion, major events and destination development is done by state and territory tourism ministers and their tourism agencies.
How do I contact the tourism 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.