Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has been dumped from his role as head of a NSW Government advisory board on climate change just a week after his appointment.
In statement, Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean said Mr Turnbull would be replaced as chair of the NSW Net Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board because the position "should be not based on personality".
NSW Chief Scientist and engineer Hugh Durrant-Whyte will act in the role until a new chair is appointed.
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Mr Turnbull's position on the board had been heavily criticised by some Liberal and National MPs in recent days after the former PM backed a moratorium on new coal mines in NSW.
Mr Turnbull's appointment to the five-year role a week ago was approved by the Berejiklian government cabinet.
Mr Turnbull told the Sydney Morning Herald the attacks on him had come from "the right-wing media ecosystem" and were "just thuggery".
Mr Kean said the purpose of the Net Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board was to create jobs in low carbon industries and see the state reduce its emissions in ways that grew the economy.
"It is important that the focus is on achieving these outcomes, based on facts, technology, science, and economics. The focus should not be on personality," he said.
"Malcolm Turnbull AC has contributed much to our country and I know will contribute more into the future.
"However, no person's role on the board should distract from achieving results for the NSW people or from the government's work in delivering jobs and opportunities for the people of NSW."
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