The Government's pushing ahead with plans for a mega-ministry
The Government's pushing ahead with plans for a mega-ministry
19 February 2026
MCERT - the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport - will lead Government reforms in transport, housing and urban development.
The Ministry for the Environment is being merged into the mega-Ministry, but because it was established by statute, it requires Parliament sign-off to be disestablished.
A Bill to do so was introduced today - and the Government says MCERT will be operational from July.
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