Peter Dutton announces new-look Coalition

The Opposition leader has announced the ministers who will make up his new-look shadow cabinet, with 10 women taking key positions.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a new Coalition frontbench featuring 10 women and new roles in several key positions.

The changes included the announcement of Michaelia Cash as the Shadow Minister for Workplace Relations, Karen Andrews for Home Affairs and Anne Ruston as the for Minister for Health and Aged Care.

Sussan Ley was announced as the new shadow Minister for Women and as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Marise Payne the Shadow Cabinet Secretary and Bridget McKenzie as the Shadow Minister for Transport and Infrastructure.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and National Party Leader David Littleproud announcing the Coalition frontbench. Picture: Richard Walker

Mr Dutton said he was “genuinely excited” to lead the new-look party which he described as “very impressive” and “experienced”.

“What you’re seeing in this line-up is some fresh faces,” Mr Dutton said.

“We have incredible depth of talent, not just on the front bench but on the backbench as well.

“I am very cognisant of trying to bring people through for an opportunity.”

The Nationals have secured six of the 24 positions, while leader David Littleproud said he looked forward to serve through until the next election and vowed to hold the Labor government to account.

Mr Littleproud said he would continue on as Shadow Agricultural Minister and be part of a “generational change”.

“The shadow ministry team that I bring forward for the National Party is about renewal and generational change,” Mr Littleproud said.

“It’s about making sure we draw on those that have the experience to bring the harmony and peace within our party room, and bring the next generation through.”

Barnaby Joyce will be the Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs, Susan McDonald as Resources Minister and Bridget McKenzie as the new Shadow Transport Minister.

Sussan Ley has been announced as the Shadow Minister for Women and the Opposition Deputy Leader.

Mr Dutton said his new look frontbench appealed to all voters and that there would be “buyer’s remorse” under a Labor Government.

“There will be a lot of people with buyer’s remorse by the end of this three-year period,” Mr Dutton said.

“The reality is we are already seeing from this government is excuse after excuse.

“The decisions Labor make will drive up inflation, it’s obvious already they hadn’t included spending proposals.

“Labor always spends more, which is why they tax more. It has an impact on the economy.”

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