The reshuffle announced by Anthony Albanese is a mix of continuity and change, with those in the government’s top rank staying in their previous ministries, as the prime minister had earlier flagged, but some big movements down the line.
Tanya Plibersek, in the past a left factional rival to Albanese, has received what many see as another hospital pass, moving from environment and water to social services.
But her new portfolio does include dealing with domestic violence, a policy passion of hers, and is less tricky in terms of her left-leaning electorate than her previous post.
