Australian Liberal Leader Announces Shadow Frontbench With 6 Nationals, 10 Women

Newly elected leader of the traditionally centre-right Liberal Party Peter Dutton speaks to the media after a party room meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 30, 2022. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced the coalition’s frontbench after its defeat at the May 21 election—a team of 24 that includes 10 women.

Nationals Leader David Littleproud also boasts six members of his party on the frontbench.