Agent-General for New South Wales
The Agent-General for New South Wales is the representative of the State of New South Wales in the United Kingdom who is responsible for the promotion of New South Wales' trade and economic interests in the United Kingdom, Europe and Israel. The holder is a state government public servant, as part of the Investment NSW agency, and also concurrently serves as New South Wales' Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for Europe and Israel.
| Agent-General for New South Wales | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Vacant since 28 June 2023 | |
| Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade – Investment NSW | |
| Reports to | Anoulack Chanthivong, Minister for Industry and Trade |
| Seat | Australia House, London |
| Appointer | Government of New South Wales |
| Formation | 10 November 1864 |
| First holder | William Colburn Mayne |
| Website | Investment NSW – United Kingdom |
The first agent-general was appointed in 1864 as a representative of the Colony of New South Wales, and apart from a short period between 1932 and 1934, the role existed until its abolition in 1993. The position was revived in 2021, and was held until June 2023 by former Investment NSW CEO Stephen Cartwright.