Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced changes to the Cabinet and Ministry, drawing on the strength and depth of the Parliamentary Labor Party. The reshuffle comes as senior ministers Linda Burney and Brendan O’Connor prepare to retire at the next federal election, alongside the resignation of Senator Carol Brown from her Assistant Minister role due to health reasons.
“I am proud to lead a talented and united cabinet government that is focused every day on continuing to deliver better outcomes and more opportunities for all Australians,” Albanese stated.
“Our Ministers work together, listen to each other and acts decisively with purpose. We are proud of what we have delivered for Australians and the progress we have made together.”
Key Cabinet Changes
- Tony Burke MP has been appointed Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Cyber Security, and Minister for the Arts, while retaining his role as Leader of the House.
- Julie Collins MP will take on the roles of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and Minister for Small Business.
- Senator Murray Watt has been promoted to Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations.
- Clare O’Neil MP will now serve as Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness.
- Senator Malarndirri McCarthy has been named Minister for Indigenous Australians.
- Pat Conroy MP will assume the roles of Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, and Minister for International Development and the Pacific.
Ministry Changes
- Andrew Giles MP is the new Minister for Skills and Training.
- Senator Jenny McAllister will serve as Minister for Cities and Minister for Emergency Management.
Assistant Ministry Changes
- Matt Thistlethwaite MP is the new Assistant Minister for Immigration.
- Patrick Gorman MP will be Assistant to the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for the Public Service, and Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General.
- Ged Kearney MP has been appointed Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health.
- Senator Tim Ayres will be Assistant Minister for a Future Made In Australia, and Assistant Minister for Trade.
- Senator Anthony Chisholm takes on roles as Assistant Minister for Education, Assistant Minister for Regional Development, and Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
- Kate Thwaites MP is the new Assistant Minister for Social Security, Assistant Minister for Ageing, and Assistant Minister for Women.
- Josh Wilson MP has been appointed Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
- Julian Hill MP is the new Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs.
Special Envoy Changes
- Peter Khalil MP will serve as Special Envoy for Social Cohesion.
- Luke Gosling MP is appointed as Special Envoy for Defence, Veterans’ Affairs and Northern Australia.
- Andrew Charlton MP will be Special Envoy for Cyber Security and Digital Resilience.
Prime Minister Albanese paid tribute to the outgoing ministers, stating, “We pay tribute to Brendan O’Connor and Linda Burney for their outstanding contribution to our Government and our nation, and after decades of public service, we respect their decision to retire at the next election.”
The reshuffle aims to maintain stability and certainty while elevating new voices within the government. The new members of the Ministry are expected to be sworn in tomorrow, Monday, July 29, 2024.
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