Former resident of Young, and graduate of Young High School, Mr Andrew Nicholls, was a recent recipient of a Public Service Medal in the 2018 Australia Day honours. Mr Nicholls was award for outstanding public service to transport and insurance policy development and reform in New South Wales.
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Currently Executive Director in the Office of Environment and Heritage, Mr Nicholls has had a long and distinguished career in the New South Wales Public Service and throughout this time has displayed drive, dedication, diligence, adaptably and leadership, delivering on a vast array of key policy issues in various public sector agencies.
Leading the NSW Green Slip Scheme since 2010, and more recently as Executive Director, Motor Accidents Insurance Regulation, within the State Insurance Regulatory Authority since 2015. His most notable achievement has been leading the reform of the $2.5 billion New South Wales Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme and its successful implementation.
Its successful implementation has resulted in over 7,000 injured road users getting access to benefits they were previously excluded from, and also reducing the average cost of Green Slips for the states motorists by more than an average of $100.
During the roll out of this policy he showed drive, dedication and leadership, providing diligent and thorough advice through his chain-of-command, including to the Minister for Finance Services & Property.
For over ten years he served Transport New South Wales in a range of policy roles, including the delivery of significant transport fare reforms and landmark taxi reforms.
Prior to that Mr Nicholls was instrumental in the development of policies relating to land management, natural resources and land titles, including conveyancing improvements and reforms.
Mr Nicholls has served with distinction in all his roles and he has specifically made a significant contribution to the motorists and road users of New South Wales.
