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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Josh Butler

Tricky portfolios and rising stars: the biggest moves in Albanese’s cabinet reshuffle

Anthony Albanese arrives at the Labor party caucus room for the first meeting of the 48th parliament last week.
Anthony Albanese is greeted by his MPs as he arrives at the Labor party caucus room for the first meeting of the 48th parliament last week. Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Promotions, sideways moves, opportunities for rising stars and a few unsavoury dumpings – all features of Anthony Albanese’s new ministry to lead Australia after Labor’s emphatic election win.

Key senior confidants like Richard Marles, Penny Wong, Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher retain their roles, but there will be new ministers in crucial portfolios: for the NDIS, social services, environment, communications and the attorney general.

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