It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a new 30-person cabinet on May 12, 2025, following Labor’s election victory in Australia.
- Labor’s win, delivering its largest caucus since federation with over 90 seats, set the stage for cabinet changes shaped by factional negotiations and fresh talent.
- The cabinet retains key figures like Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Defence Minister Richard Marles, while promoting new ministers including Jess Walsh, Tim Ayres, Sam Rae, and Daniel Mulino.
- Albanese declared a 'clear mandate to build more housing' and prioritized 20% cuts to student debt, with policies supporting first-home buyers and environmental protection agency plans.
- The refreshed frontbench signals Labor’s intent to pursue its second-term policy agenda amid ongoing leadership contests in opposition and factional realignments within Labor itself.
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PM Anthony Albanese's new cabinet: Here's who is in, and who is out
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has removed Tanya Plibersek from her environment portfolio, while former communications minister Michelle Rowland will become the new attorney-general, replacing Mark Dreyfus.
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