James Griffin MP is the Shadow Minister for Energy, Artificial Intelligence and Investment in New South Wales. He was formerly Minister for Environment in the Perrottet Government. He represents the seat of Manly and was elected to Parliament in 2017.
As Minister, he held executive responsibility for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio spanning national parks, marine reserves, biodiversity programs, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and oversight of the Environmental Protection Authority. He delivered the largest land acquisition for national park expansion in NSW history, and strengthened protections for biodiversity and natural assets.
As Shadow Minister he works at the intersection of AI policy, digital infrastructure and energy security, with a focus on how government, capital and technology can work together to provide better service delivery while safeguarding public trust.