Community leaders call on new western Sydney minister to invest in local people, talent and diversity

Stuart Ayres' replacement, David Elliott, urged to broaden scope of his portfolio beyond roads and sports'

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Western Sydney community leaders are calling on the new state minister for western Sydney, David Elliott, to broaden the scope of his portfolio beyond roads and sports".

Elliott, who also holds the transport and veterans affairs portfolios, will be sworn into his new role on Friday, after his predecessor, Stuart Ayres, stepped down on Tuesday.

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