Australia news as it happened: Albanese unveils new-look ministry; Littleproud remains Nationals leader after Canavan contest
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled his second-term ministry on May 13, 2025, in Canberra, featuring significant cabinet and assistant minister changes.
- This reshuffle resulted from factional negotiations and followed weeks of speculation about frontbench roles, notably Tanya Plibersek's future amid portfolio swaps.
- Anne Aly has been appointed to the cabinet for the first time, taking on responsibilities for small business, international development, and multicultural issues, while Senator Tim Ayres joins the cabinet as the minister responsible for industry, innovation, and science.
- Ministerial changes involved Tanya Plibersek moving to social services, Murray Watt taking over environment, Amanda Rishworth assuming workplace relations, and Mark Dreyfus's removal due to factional deals.
- The restructure signals Albanese’s intent to advance a broad agenda including environment reforms and social services management while maintaining key leadership continuity.
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Canavan obviously not a gripper, loses Nationals leadership bid - www.cairnsnews.org
By Steve James, Brisbane correspondent The Lodge prevented Senator Matt Canavan from taking on the leadership of the Queensland National Party yesterday, leaving the hapless Mason and leader David Littleproud in his position of leader. Judging by 70 years of Freemasonic control of the National and Liberal parties Senator Canavan does not grip billy goats, […] The post Canavan obviously not a gripper, loses Nationals leadership bid appeared first…
Nationals to Stick With David Littleproud as Leader After Canavan Contest
David Littleproud has been re-elected as leader of the National Party, fending off a leadership challenge from Queensland Senator Matt Canavan. Kevin Hogan has been elected deputy leader, while Senator Bridget McKenzie takes over as Nationals leader in the Senate. The vote was conducted behind closed doors on May 12, with results announced swiftly. National Party Whip Sam Birrell broke the news to the media, followed by Littleproud, who addresse…


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