Liberal National Coalition Ministry Changes
- Written by Scott Morrison
Following consultations with the Deputy Prime Minister, I am announcing proposed changes to the Ministry which I intend to recommend to the Governor-General.
The Liberal-National Coalition has been a successful and enduring partnership for seven decades.
The Deputy Prime Minister and I will continue this strong partnership, one based on shared values and a shared vision for building an even stronger Australia.
Our focus remains on two outcomes – protecting lives and protecting livelihoods, as we continue to combat COVID-19 and build on the economic recovery that has led to the creation of almost one million jobs since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Barnaby Joyce MP will continue our strong legacy of infrastructure investment as the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development.
The Hon David Littleproud MP will serve as the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia. Minister Littleproud has been the driving force behind securing a strong and competitive future for our agricultural sector.
Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie will return to the Cabinet as the Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education and as Minister for Drought and Emergency Management. She will have a clear focus on service delivery in regional Australia and be responsible for the continued work developing Australia’s disaster management capability.
The Hon Andrew Gee MP will join the Cabinet and serve as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel.
The Hon Keith Pitt MP will continue to serve in the outer Ministry as Minister for Resources and Water.
The Hon David Gillespie MP will join the Ministry as Minister for Regional Health and undertake the role of Deputy Leader of the House.
The Hon Kevin Hogan MP will serve as Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister and as Assistant Minister for Local Government.
The Hon Michelle Landry MP will continue to serve as Assistant Minister for Children and Families.
A proposed updated Ministry list is attached.
Outside of the formal executive, Senator Susan McDonald will take on the role of Envoy for Northern Australia.
These changes will provide the strongest female representation in an Australian Government Cabinet on record, building on the previous record also achieved under my Government.
However, it is not just about the size of the female contingent in my Cabinet but the skills and the experience they all bring to help us solve our nation’s challenges.
I wish to thank the former Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack for his selfless and dedicated service to Australia, his tireless efforts as Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Regional Development and his faithful commitment to a strong Coalition Government.
I also wish to thank Ministers Darren Chester and Keith Pitt and for their strong contribution and service as members of the Cabinet and Minister Mark Coulton for his dedicated service in the Ministry.
It is proposed that new Ministers will be sworn into their roles on Friday.
PROPOSED SECOND MORRISON MINISTRY
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Title |
Minister |
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Prime Minister Minister for the Public Service Minister for Women Minister for Drought and Emergency Management Minister for Indigenous Australians Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Assistant Minister to the Minister for the Public Service Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Assistant Minister for Women |
The Hon Scott Morrison MP The Hon Scott Morrison MP Senator the Hon Marise Payne Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP The Hon Ben Morton MP The Hon Ben Morton MP The Hon David Coleman MP Senator the Hon Amanda Stoker |
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister Assistant Minister for Local Government Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories |
The Hon Barnaby Joyce MP The Hon Paul Fletcher MP Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie The Hon Scott Buchholz MP The Hon Kevin Hogan MP The Hon Kevin Hogan MP The Hon Nola Marino MP |
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Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Minister for Housing Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy Minister for Women's Economic Security |
The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP The Hon Michael Sukkar MP The Hon Michael Sukkar MP Senator the Hon Jane Hume Senator the Hon Jane Hume |
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Minister for Finance (Vice-President of the Executive Council) (Leader of the Government in the Senate) Assistant Minister for Electoral Matters |
Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham The Hon Ben Morton MP |
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Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia Minister for the Environment Minister for Drought and Emergency Management Minister for Resources and Water Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries |
The Hon David Littleproud MP The Hon Sussan Ley MP Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie The Hon Keith Pitt MP The Hon Trevor Evans MP Senator the Hon Jonathon Duniam |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister for International Development and the Pacific |
Senator the Hon Marise Payne The Hon Dan Tehan MP Senator the Hon Zed Seselja |
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Minister for Defence (Leader of the House) Minister for Defence Industry Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel Assistant Minister for Defence |
The Hon Peter Dutton MP The Hon Peter Dutton MP The Hon Melissa Price MP The Hon Andrew Gee MP The Hon Andrew Gee MP The Hon Andrew Hastie MP |
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Attorney-General Minister for Industrial Relations (Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General Assistant Minister for Industrial Relations |
Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash Senator the Hon Amanda Stoker Senator the Hon Amanda Stoker |
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Minister for Health and Aged Care Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services Minister for Sport Minister for Regional Health (Deputy Leader of the House) |
The Hon Greg Hunt MP Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck The Hon Dr David Gillespie MP The Hon Dr David Gillespie MP |
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Minister for Families and Social Services Minister for Women's Safety (Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Minister for Government Services Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing Assistant Minister for Children and Families |
Senator the Hon Anne Ruston Senator the Hon Anne Ruston Senator the Hon Anne Ruston Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC The Hon Michael Sukkar MP The Hon Michelle Landry MP |
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Minister for Home Affairs Minister for Drought and Emergency Management Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs |
The Hon Karen Andrews MP Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie The Hon Alex Hawke MP The Hon Jason Wood MP |
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Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister for Resources and Water Assistant Minister for Industry Development |
The Hon Christian Porter MP The Hon David Littleproud MP The Hon Angus Taylor MP The Hon Keith Pitt MP Senator the Hon Jonathon Duniam |
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Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business Minister for Education and Youth Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education Assistant Minister for Youth and Employment Services |
The Hon Stuart Robert MP The Hon Alan Tudge MP Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie The Hon Luke Howarth MP |
