[Nick Staikos MP/Facebook]
Nick Staikos has been appointed minister for consumer affairs and for local government in Victoria, Australia, following a cabinet reshuffle announced by Premier Jacinta Allan.
Staikos will join fellow Greek Australian Steve Dimopoulos in the cabinet, who retains his suite of portfolios of tourism, sport and major events, environment and outdoor recreation.
Meanwhile, Cypriot Australian Kat Theophanous has been appointed as Victoria’s first parliamentary secretary for renters while continuing in her role as parliamentary secretary for women’s health.
In a Facebook post, Staikos described his appointment as “the honor of my life.”