Australian Opposition Adds Trump-Style ‘Government Efficiency’ Role to New Shadow Cabinet

The new shadow foreign affairs minister will be taken by NSW MP David Coleman.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Jacinta Price address the media during a press conference in Brisbane, Australia on Oct. 14, 2023. AAP Image/Jono Searle

Peter Dutton has finally unveiled his new-look front bench, which includes a newly created Donald Trump-style “government efficiency” portfolio.

The opposition leader revealed the changes at a press conference in Cairns, announcing Sydney-based MP David Coleman would replace retiring Senator Simon Birmingham as shadow foreign affairs minister.