Albanese Reshuffles Cabinet: New Faces Take Charge Ahead of Election

The retirement of a Labor veteran and the push to showcase fresh leadership ahead of the election have led to key Cabinet promotions.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Nov. 4, 2024. AAP Image/{Mick Tsikas

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten’s announcement in September that he was leaving politics to become the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra has triggered a Cabinet reshuffle.

Shorten, who currently oversees the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and government services, will step down next month, leading Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reorganise his cabinet.