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.
Following Baird's departure as Premier, Berejiklian ascended to Liberal leadership and assumed the role. The Berejiklian government was subsequently created with Roberts appointed to key positions, including Planning, Housing, and Special Minister of State, effective January 30, 2017.