Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed who will be part of his new cabinet.
The announcement comes after Labor demanded its 77th seat to form a majority government.
The new appointments, which will be sworn in on Wednesday morning, include 10 women in the cabinet.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed who will be part of his new cabinet. (9 News)
“This is an exciting team, it’s an overflowing team of talent, with people absolutely committed to making a difference as ministers and deputy ministers in my government,” he said.
“This is the largest number of women ever served in an Australian cabinet, with 10 women in the cabinet.
“In addition, there are 13 women in the ministry and 19 leaders in the ministry.
“A record figure in all three categories of women’s representation in the cabinet, ministry and bench positions.”
Albanese announced that Richard Marles would be Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.
Penny Wong will be the leader of the Senate and the Secretary of State.
Don Farrell will be the Vice President of the Senate, the Minister of Trade and Tourism and the Special Minister of State.
Dr. Jim Chalmers will be the treasurer, while Senator Katy Gallagher will be the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Public Service and the Minister of Women.
Tony Burke will be the leader of the house, as well as the Minister of Employment and Labor Relations and the Minister of Arts.
Mark Butler will be the deputy leader of the house and minister of health and care for the elderly.
Chris Bowen will be the Minister of Climate Change and Energy.
Tanya Plibersek will be the Minister of Environment and Water.
Catherine King will be the Minister of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
Linda Burney will be the Minister for Indigenous Australians.
Amanda Rishworth will be the Minister of Social Services, while Bill Shorten will be the Minister of the National Disability Insurance Plan and Government Services.
Mark Dreyfus will be the Attorney General and Cabinet Secretary.
Brendan O’Connor will be the Minister of Skills and Training, while Jasion Claire will be the Minister of Education.
Julie Collins will be the Minister of Housing, the Minister of the Homeless and the Minister of Small Business.
Michelle Rowland will be the Minister of Communications and Madeleine King will be the Minister of Resources and North Australia.
Murray Watt will enter the cabinet as Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, as well as Minister of Emergency Management.
Ed Husic will be the Minister of Industry and Science, while Clare O’Neill will enter the cabinet as Home Secretary and Cybersecurity Minister.
Albanese promises anti-corruption commission legislation later this year
Earlier Tuesday, Albanese pledged to introduce legislation for a federal anti-corruption commission this year.
Speaking to the Labor caucus for the first time since he became prime minister, he also promised a budget in October.
“We will show that we are an inclusive and mature country by recognizing the privilege we have of sharing this great island continent, this great multicultural nation, with the oldest continuous civilization on the planet and recognizing that in our constitution with one consecrated the Voice to Parliament “He said on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has a “responsibility” to take on issues such as the cost of living, climate change and a federal anti-corruption commission. (9 News)
His address showed few changes to his campaign rhetoric.
“Safer work, eliminating the cost of living pressure. Cheaper child care,” he said.
“We will strengthen Medicare. We will fix care for the elderly. We will make sure that we do more things here in Australia and that it becomes a more resilient economy with advanced manufacturing.
“We will end climate wars.”
The crowd of Labor MPs and senators applauded when Albanese said the party would rule by a majority.
Anthony Albanese speaks on election night. (AP)