Ministry changes

Media statement
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Prime Minister of Australia

With the announcement of the 2025 federal election, the caretaker period is now in effect.

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Today I announce updates to the Cabinet and the Ministry, following the foreshadowed resignation of Bill Shorten MP as Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services.

I intend to recommend to the Governor-General, Her Excellency Ms Sam Mostyn AC, that she make the following changes to the Ministry:

  • Amanda Rishworth MP – to become the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
  • Senator Katy Gallagher – to become the Minister for Government Services
  • Dr Anne Aly MP – to become the Minister Assisting the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme

I once again pay tribute to Bill Shorten for his decades of service and the tangible positive difference he’s made to the lives of Australians all over the country and to the NDIS.

These positions will be in addition to the ministerial responsibilities already held by Ministers Rishworth, Gallagher and Aly.

In addition to the above changes, Anika Wells MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Sport, has been promoted to the Cabinet.

I am proud to lead a strong, united and stable cabinet government focussed on delivering for Australians now, while building Australia’s future.

A swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to occur at Government House, Canberra, on Monday, 20 January 2025, at 9.30am.