Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split

Ley has reapportioned responsibilities among existing spokespeople, with new appointments delayed until Parliament sits in February

Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley speaks at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 3, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Liberal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has reshuffled her shadow cabinet after the Coalition split last week, at least until the beginning of Parliament’s second sitting week on Feb. 9.

The Nationals—who previously held the portfolios reassigned on Jan. 30—have until then to come back to the table to reform the Coalition, or she will promote six MPs to the shadow cabinet and two to the outer shadow ministry.