Anthony Albanese announces huge cabinet reshuffle ahead of federal election
Anthony Albanese has announced sweeping changes to his cabinet ahead of the federal election, promoting four women in a major ministries reshuffle.
The prime minister today announced expanded roles to three federal ministers to replace NDIS Minister Bill Shorten ahead of his departure from politics next month.
Albanese has recommended Amanda Rishworth as NDIS Minister, Katy Gallagher as Minister for Government Services and Dr Anne Aly as Minister Assisting the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth will take on Shorten's NDIS portfolio. Alex Ellinghausen
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The above positions will be in addition to Minister for Social Services Rishworth, Finance Minister Gallagher and Minister for Early Childhood Education Aly's existing ministerial roles.
Rishworth's newly-minted NDIS portfolio follows former Labor leader Shorten's resignation.
"I once again pay tribute to Bill Shorten for his decades of service and the tangible positive difference he's made to the lives of Australians all over the country and to the NDIS," Albanese said in a statement.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher will take on the role of Minister for Government Services. Martin Ollman
The NDIS minister will be stepping back in February after serving in his electorate since 2007, Albanese announced in Canberra last year.
Anika Wells, Minister for Aged Care and Sport, has also been promoted to the federal cabinet in the reshuffle.
Wells' promotion to the frontbench will result in an equal split of men and women for the first time.
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Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly. Alex Ellinghausen
Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport Anika Wells has been promoted to federal cabinet. Alex Ellinghausen/SMH
"I am proud to lead a strong, united and stable cabinet government focused on delivering for Australians now, while building Australia's future," the PM added.
The new ministerial roles will come into effect after a swearing-in ceremony on January 20 in Canberra.
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