In an exceptionally rapid rise for an MP serving only her first full term, the Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier, John Barilaro.
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Ms Ms Cooke, re-elected with the third largest majority in NSW, said it was unexpected and a huge honour to be offered the role, but the Cootamundra electorate would remain her absolute priority.
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