Jodi McKay MP

Jodi McKay is the NSW Member for Strathfield, Shadow Minister for Transport, and Shadow Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight.
Born in the regional NSW town of Gloucester, Jodi began her career as a journalist. She has also held several executive and non-executive roles in leading non-for-profit health, science and research organisations.

Jodi was the Member for Newcastle between 2007 and 2011, and held eight Ministerial portfolios during her time in Parliament, including Tourism, Small Business, Women, Science and Medical Research, Commerce and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer). Her achievements include appointing the first ever NSW Chief Scientist, strengthening the State’s domestic violence framework, championing the world renowned Sydney Vivid light festival, as well as hosting Oprah Winfrey’s first ever visit to Australia.

Following the 2011 election, Jodi relocated to Sydney and began working as an executive for a leading not for profit health organisation. She was elected Member for Strathfield in 2015.

Jodi has a Master of Public Administration from the University of Sydney.