17 Facts About Troy Grant

Troy Grant was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Dubbo for the Nationals from 2011 to 2019.

Troy Grant is a former Deputy Premier of New South Wales and New South Wales Leader of The Nationals from October 2014 to November 2016.

Troy Grant was the Minister for Justice and Police, the Minister for Racing and the Minister for the Arts in the second Baird government, between April 2015 and January 2017.

Troy Grant gained additional portfolio responsibilities in October 2014 and in addition to the above responsibilities in the two Baird ministries, he served as the Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services, and the Minister for Tourism and Major Events until 2 April 2015.

Troy Grant stood down as Nationals leader and Deputy Premier on 15 November 2016.

Troy Grant was Minister for Police until being replaced in that position by David Elliott on 2 April 2019.

In March 2021 Troy Grant was appointed chairman of International Rugby League, the world governing body for the sport of rugby league.

Troy Grant has implemented a number of community-based policing initiatives in Gilgandra and Brewarrina and he has received other awards, including the Premier's Public Sector Award.

Troy Grant was featured giving evidence at Ryan's 2019 criminal trial.

Troy Grant can speak Wiradjuri, a language from inland New South Wales.

Troy Grant was endorsed by the National Party as its candidate in Dubbo in June 2010, after a pre-selection battle with one other candidate, a police officer.

Troy Grant actually won 60 per cent of the primary vote, enough to take the seat without the need for preferences.

Troy Grant defeated the incumbent independent politician Dawn Fardell, ending a 12-year hold by independent candidates.

The Berejiklian ministry was formed with Troy Grant sworn in as the Minister for Police and the Minister for Emergency Services with effect from 30 January 2017.

Troy Grant did not seek re-endorsement for the 2019 state election.

In 2019, Troy Grant's father was involved in a drink driving related death.

On 16 December 2020, Troy Grant took on the position as Interim Inspector-General of Water Compliance.