Politics, election latest: Plibersek dumped from environment in cabinet reshuffle, Tim Wilson won't contest Lib leadership
Tanya Plibersek will take over social services in the PM's reshuffle, as Murray Watt moves to environment and Health Minister Mark Butler adds the NDIS portfolio; Tim Wilson says he won't seek the Liberal Party leadership; David Littleproud retains the National Party reins.
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