Quotes on the cabinet reshuffle

TOP QUOTES ON THE CABINET RESHUFFLE

MALCOLM TURNBULL

"Today I'm announcing a 21st century government and a ministry for the future."

BILL SHORTEN

"Australians don't just want more new faces, they want new policies."

SCOTT MORRISON

"These things are always quite humbling, when people invest this sort of confidence in you, but it's really my job to inspire others to confidence in the economy."

KEVIN ANDREWS

"Mr Turnbull's decision now means that there have been more defence ministers in Australia than prime ministers in the last three years."

JOE HOCKEY

"For the sake of my young family - to whom I owe so much - I have decided to bring my parliamentary career to a close."

ERIC ABETZ

"Whilst it is disappointing to not be included in the new government, I have been privileged to serve in portfolio and leadership positions."

MARISE PAYNE

"Thanks for all the well wishes. I'm incredibly honoured to be appointed Minister for Defence."

JOSH FRYDENBERG

"(I'm) honoured to be appointed Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia in Prime Minister Turnbull's cabinet."

CHRIS BOWEN

"Scott Morrison has been rewarded for months of stalking Joe Hockey and actively canvassing the Treasurer's job."

BRUCE BILLSON

"I will reflect on the next stage of my political career with my family and support network."

CHRISTOPHER PYNE

"Delighted to be Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science as well as Leader of the House. Thanks to all in Education for last seven years."