New Federal Shadow Ministry
Federal Labor Leader Kevin Rudd yesterday announced his new Shadow Ministry. Its composition reflects the four key policy areas upon which Labor will base its election campaign – the economy; social equity; climate change and the environment; and national security.
Deputy Leader Julia Gillard takes responsibility for the new portfolios of Employment and Industrial Relations, and Social Inclusion. Former industrial relations spokesperson, Stephen Smith moves to the Education and Training portfolio.
Wayne Swan continues as Shadow Treasurer, and Lindsay Tanner retains the Finance portfolio. Craig Emerson rejoins the frontbench as Shadow Minister for the Service Economy, Small Business and Independent Contractors. Chris Bowen has also been promoted to the frontbench as Assistant Treasurer.
Peter Garrett assumes responsibility for Climate Change, Environment and Heritage. He retains responsibility for the Arts. Former Environment spokesperson, Anthony Albanese takes specific responsibility for Water and Infrastructure, and also becomes Manager of Opposition Business.
Portfolios have been reshuffled to reflect the Opposition’s focus on economic development and industry. Kim Carr in his new role as Shadow Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science and Research is responsible for Labor’s alternative manufacturing policy.
Senate Leader Chris Evans takes on National Development, Resources and Energy in recognition of the significance the resources and energy sector will continue to have for Australia’s economic prosperity. Simon Crean’s portfolio has been expanded, he becomes the Shadow Minister for Trade and Regional Development.
Bob McMullan is responsible for the new portfolio of Federal/State Relations and will oversee the development of Labor’s Federalism reform program, flagged by Kevin Rudd last week.
With a range of experience in related portfolios, Robert McClelland becomes the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs. Joel Fitzgibbon becomes Shadow Minister for Defence.
Tony Burke’s Immigration portfolio has been widened to include Integration and Citizenship. Laurie Ferguson also expands his responsibilities to become Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Urban Development and Consumer Affiars.
Former Deputy Leader Jenny Macklin takes on the Families and Community Services portfolio, including responsibility for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation. Tanya Plibersek is responsible for Human Services, Housing, Youth and Women.
Kelvin Thomson becomes Shadow Attorney General, replacing Nicola Roxon who moves to the Health portfolio.
Federal Shadow Ministry
| Shadow Minister | Portfolio |
| Kevin Rudd | Leader |
| Julia Gillard | Deputy Leader Employment and Industrial Relations Social Inclusion |
| Chris Evans | Leader in the Senate National Development, Resources and Energy |
| Stephen Conroy | Deputy Leader in the Senate Communications and Information Technology |
| Anthony Albanese | Water and Infrastructure Manager of Opposition Business |
| Arch Bevis | Homeland Security Territories |
| Chris Bowen | Assistant Treasurer Revenue and Competition Policy |
| Tony Burke | Immigration, Integration and Citizenship |
| Kim Carr | Industry Innovation, Science and Research |
| Simon Crean | Trade and Regional Development |
| Craig Emerson | Service Economy, Small Business and Independent Contractors |
| Laurie Ferguson | Multicultural Affairs, Urban Development and Consumer Affairs |
| Martin Ferguson | Transport, Roads and Tourism |
| Joel Fitzgibbon | Defence |
| Peter Garrett | Climate Change, Environment and Heritage Arts |
| Alan Griffin | Veterans Affairs Defence Science and Personnel Special Minister of State |
| Joseph Ludwig | Justice and Customs Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate |
| Kate Lundy | Local Government Sport, Recreation and Health Promotion |
| Jenny Macklin | Families and Community Services Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation |
| Robert McClelland | Foreign Affairs |
| Jan McLucas | Ageing, Disabilities and Carers |
| Bob McMullan | Federal/State Relations International Development Assistance |
| Kerry O’Brien | Primary Industries, Fisheries and Forestry |
| Tanya Plibersek | Human Services, Housing, Youth and Women |
| Nicola Roxon | Health |
| Nick Sherry | Superannuation and Intergenerational Finance, Banking and Financial Services |
| Stephen Smith | Education and Training |
| Wayne Swan | Treasurer |
| Lindsay Tanner | Finance |
| Kelvin Thomson | Attorney General Deputy Manager of Opposition Business |
| Penny Wong | Public Administration and Accountability Corporate Governance and Responsibility Workforce Participation |