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Ley Elevates Duniam to Shadow Home Affairs in Targeted Frontbench Reshuffle

The move concentrates the Coalition's scrutiny on Labor's Home Affairs record after Andrew Hastie's resignation.

Overview

  • Opposition Leader Sussan Ley announced a narrow reshuffle that installs Tasmanian senator Jonno Duniam as shadow home affairs minister.
  • Duniam criticised the Albanese government over the return of a small group referred to as 'ISIS brides', alleging a lack of transparency and accountability.
  • Julian Leeser moved from shadow attorney-general to shadow education and early learning while retaining the arts portfolio.
  • Queensland MP Andrew Wallace was appointed shadow attorney-general, with Ley nominating Philip Thompson to replace him on the intelligence and security committee.
  • Zoe McKenzie was promoted to shadow cabinet secretary as Aaron Violi and Cameron Caldwell entered the assistant shadow ministry in communications, housing and mental health.