Berejiklian was appointed as Treasurer of New South Wales and Minister for Industrial Relations following a cabinet reshuffle announced on 1 April 2015 by Premier Baird, after the 2015 state election. As Treasurer, Berejiklian oversaw New South Wales's return to surplus.
Berejiklian took on the roles of Treasurer and Minister for Industrial Relations after being appointed by Premier Baird following the 2015 state election. This led to New South Wales achieving a budget surplus under Berejiklian's leadership.