12/05/2025
(Interesting..)WATCH NOW... Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils new-look cabinet
The Prime Minister is about to talk. We do know the changes; I'll let him announce them.
To his new Cabinet:
Last Saturday, the Australian people voted for Labor—and for Labor to keep building Australia's future. That is certainly what we intend to do.
In this, our second term, we'll continue working hard—day and night—for all Australians.
We have the largest ALP caucus in history since Federation—a caucus brimming with capacity, talent, and energy in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
I think we're up to claiming 92 seats in the House of Representatives. In addition to that, we have the electorates of Bean, Calwell, and potentially Longman as well.
We are ahead in two of those seats, and counting will continue. Calwell will take some time because of the close nature of the candidates—there will have to be a full distribution.
In the Senate, we expect to have at least 28 senators, with additional counting taking place in Western Australia and Victoria. We are hopeful of securing additional seats in those states as counting continues.
As a result of that, it is an extraordinary opportunity—for ministers and for the entire caucus—to put in place the agenda we put forward positively to the Australian people.
An ambitious agenda to change this country for the better.
I'm deeply humbled by the trust that was placed in my government through the election, and we certainly won’t take it for granted.
I intend to recommend to the Governor-General, Her Excellency Sam, the following makeup of the ministry to be sworn in tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. This will be followed by a full ministry meeting here at Parliament House.
Cabinet Appointments:
Richard Marles – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence
Penny Wong – Minister for Foreign Affairs
Jim Chalmers – Treasurer
Katy Gallagher – Minister for Finance, Public Service, Women, and Government Services
Don Farrell – Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State
Tony Burke – Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Citizenship, Cyber Security, and the Arts
Mark Butler MP – Minister for Health and Aged Care, Disability and the NDIS
Chris Bowen – Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Catherine King – Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Local Government
Amanda Rishworth – Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations
Jason Clare – Minister for Education
Michelle Rowland – Attorney-General
Tanya Plibersek – Minister for Social Services
Julie Collins – Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
Clare O’Neil – Minister for Housing, Homelessness, and Cities
Madeleine King – Minister for Resources and Northern Australia
Murray Watt – Minister for Environment and Water
Malarndirri McCarthy – Minister for Indigenous Australians
Anika Wells – Minister for Communications and Sport
Pat Conroy – Minister for Defence Industry and Pacific Island Affairs
Anne Aly – Minister for Small Business, International Development, and Multicultural Affairs
Ed Husic – Minister for Industry, Innovation, and Science
Outer Ministry Appointments:
Matt Keogh – Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel
Kristy McBain – Minister for Regional Development, Local Government, Territories, and Emergency Management
Brendan O’Connor – Minister for Skills and Training
Jenny McAllister – Minister for the NDIS
Dan Mulino – Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services
Jess Walsh – Minister for Early Childhood Education and Youth
Ged Kearney – Minister for Aged Care and Seniors
Patrick Gorman – Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister; Assistant Minister for the Public Service, Employment, and Workplace Relations
Matt Thistlethwaite – Assistant Minister for Immigration, Foreign Affairs, and Trade
Andrew Leigh – Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities, and Treasury
Emma McBride – Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Su***de Prevention; Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health
Anthony Chisholm – Assistant Minister for Resources, Regional Development, and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Josh Wilson – Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy; Assistant Minister for Emergency Management
Julian Hill – Assistant Minister for Customs and Multicultural Affairs; Assistant Minister for International Education
Rebecca White – Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Indigenous Health, and Women
Andrew Charlton – Cabinet Secretary; Assistant Minister for Science, Technology, and the Digital Economy
Nita Green – Assistant Minister for Northern Australia, Tourism, and Pacific Island Affairs
Peter Khalil – Assistant Minister for Defence
Special Envoys:
Susan Templeman – Special Envoy for the Arts
Luke Gosling – Special Envoy for Defence, Veterans’ Affairs, and Northern Australia
Dan Repacholi – Special Envoy for Men’s Health
Josh Burns – Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness
Marion Scrymgour – Special Envoy for Remote Communities
Kate Thwaites – Special Envoy for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
Tim Watts – Special Envoy for the Indian Ocean
I want to pass on my condolences publicly to Matt Thistlethwaite, who had the funeral of his father last Friday—during the election campaign. It is a very difficult time when you're going through a public election campaign to lose your father, and on behalf of the Labor Party, I express my condolences to Matt and his family.
Tim Watts will also continue as the Special Envoy for the Indian Ocean, a key role as we strengthen our international relationships in the region.
This is a team that reflects the diversity, talent, and unity of modern Australia. It is a team ready to govern, to lead, and to deliver the positive plans we took to the Australian people.
We are focused on practical improvements to people’s lives—on cost-of-living relief, strengthening Medicare, delivering better education, cleaner and cheaper energy, more affordable housing, and good secure jobs.
We know that Australians voted for action on climate, they voted for integrity in government, and they voted for progress—not division.
This ministry reflects that mandate. Every single person appointed today brings not only their expertise but a deep commitment to service.
Our second term will not be one of complacency. We will be driven by the same energy, focus, and purpose that earned us the confidence of Australians in 2022 and again now.
Tomorrow, the new ministry will be sworn in. Then, we get to work—right away—delivering for every Australian, no matter where they live or who they voted for.
We understand the responsibility entrusted to us, and we will honor it through hard work, accountability, and compassion.
Thank you. I’ll now take a few questions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new cabinet lineup.
