Steven James Robert Whan (born 11 February 1964) is an Australian politician who has served as Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education since 2023.
From 1987 to 1988 Whan was assistant private secretary to John Brown, Federal Minister for Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism and Territories.
[citation needed] In January 2009, Whan was appointed as the Minister for Emergency Services, Small Business and Rural Affairs in the Rees ministry.
[1] As Minister for Primary Industries he sought assistance for farmers and producers in NSW who were suffering one of the State's longest running droughts.
[citation needed] Less than three months later, Whan was appointed to the Legislative Council to fill a casual vacancy, succeeding Tony Kelly.
He served for five months as Government Whip in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly before being appointed as Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education in the Minns ministry.