Following the resignation of Mike Baird as Premier, Gladys Berejiklian was elected as Liberal leader and sworn in as Premier. The Berejiklian ministry was subsequently formed with Roberts sworn in as the Minister for Planning, the Minister for Housing, and the Special Minister of State with effect from 30 January 2017.
After Mike Baird stepped down as Premier, Gladys Berejiklian rose through the Liberal ranks to become leader and take office. The Berejiklian administration was subsequently formed with Roberts taking on prominent roles in Planning, Housing, and Special Minister of State, commencing January 30, 2017.