Our management and structure
On 1 April 2022, we became part of Hospitality and Racing within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
The group ensures a vibrant, safe and responsible hospitality and racing industry.
For the structure of this group see:
Hospitality and Racing Executive Leadership (PDF 62.38KB)
Our team at work
At Liquor & Gaming NSW we're committed to collaborating with business, communities and other government agencies to get the best possible outcome for the people of NSW.
Our diverse team includes everyone from IT and finance specialists to policy experts and project managers. Our staff are involved in compliance and enforcement, providing advice and training, community engagement and more.
For more about our work see What we do
For careers information, see Careers with Liquor & Gaming NSW.
Our Minister
The Hon. David Harris, MP
The Honourable David Harris, MP is responsible for liquor and gaming, and racing legislation.
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty
Minister for Gaming and Racing
Minister for Veterans
Minister for Medical Research
Minister for the Central Coast
Our executive
Elizabeth Mildwater
Secretary – Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Elizabeth is passionate about harnessing stakeholder and employee engagement.
For full profile, see Secretary and Leadership team at Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.
Tarek Barakat
Tarek Barakat
Deputy Secretary, Hospitality and Racing
Tarek Barakat is the Deputy Secretary of Hospitality and Racing within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, and has responsibility for Liquor & Gaming NSW, the Office of Racing, and the Office of Responsible Gambling.
