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Dutton stays but no job for Abbott in Morrison's 'new generation' ministry Dutton stays but no job for Abbott in Morrison's 'new generation' ministry
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The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has left Tony Abbott out of his new ministry, and has taken some power away from Peter Dutton as he announced a “new generation” ministry.The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has left Tony Abbott out of his new ministry, and has taken some power away from Peter Dutton as he announced a “new generation” ministry.
He has given former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce the role of special envoy for drought assistance and recovery.He has given former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce the role of special envoy for drought assistance and recovery.
However, Morrison said Abbott would be welcome to play a similar role, if he was interested.However, Morrison said Abbott would be welcome to play a similar role, if he was interested.
“These roles, I think, provide an opportunity for those who have served in senior levels in the past and continue to make any constructive contribution,” Morrison said.“These roles, I think, provide an opportunity for those who have served in senior levels in the past and continue to make any constructive contribution,” Morrison said.
“I look forward to continuing to engage with Mr Abbott on how he can play a role in those areas, but I fully respect his right to look at these issues as he sees fit.”“I look forward to continuing to engage with Mr Abbott on how he can play a role in those areas, but I fully respect his right to look at these issues as he sees fit.”
Marise Payne was appointed the new foreign affairs minister, replacing the outgoing Julie Bishop, while Angus Taylor becomes minister for energy. Marise Payne was appointed the new foreign affairs minister, replacing the outgoing Julie Bishop, while Angus Taylor, a strong opponent of wind energy, becomes minister for energy.
He says Taylor’s focus will be on getting prices down: “It’s about reliability, price, keeping the lights on and getting prices down.”
Notably, Morrison has separated the energy and environment portfolios again. They used to be the responsibility of Josh Frydenberg, who has taken the treasury portfolio.Notably, Morrison has separated the energy and environment portfolios again. They used to be the responsibility of Josh Frydenberg, who has taken the treasury portfolio.
The new environment minister will be Western Australian MP Melissa Price, a former general counsel for CBH group and Crosslands Resources, owner of the Jack Hills iron ore project in WA.The new environment minister will be Western Australian MP Melissa Price, a former general counsel for CBH group and Crosslands Resources, owner of the Jack Hills iron ore project in WA.
Morrison has welcomed Peter Dutton back into the fold, handing him his old home affairs portfolio.Morrison has welcomed Peter Dutton back into the fold, handing him his old home affairs portfolio.
However, he has removed immigration and citizenship from the portfolio, giving those responsibilities to David Coleman, the former assistant minister for finance.However, he has removed immigration and citizenship from the portfolio, giving those responsibilities to David Coleman, the former assistant minister for finance.
“Immigration, of course, forms part of national security policy, but it also has always played an important role in economic and social policy, and I’ve had quite a bit of experience with this myself,” Morrison said.“Immigration, of course, forms part of national security policy, but it also has always played an important role in economic and social policy, and I’ve had quite a bit of experience with this myself,” Morrison said.
“We need a strong focus on our immigration program so it brings the skills and the harmony and the unity that we want from the program.”“We need a strong focus on our immigration program so it brings the skills and the harmony and the unity that we want from the program.”
Other ministries include:Other ministries include:
Christopher Pyne moves across to defence, and former trade minister Steven Ciobo will replace him as defence industry minister.Christopher Pyne moves across to defence, and former trade minister Steven Ciobo will replace him as defence industry minister.
Dan Tehan has been moved into the education portfolio while Malcolm Turnbull’s education minister, Simon Birmingham, has moved to trade and tourism.Dan Tehan has been moved into the education portfolio while Malcolm Turnbull’s education minister, Simon Birmingham, has moved to trade and tourism.
Mitch Fifield, who quit the cabinet last week, returns to communications, while Greg Hunt retains health.Mitch Fifield, who quit the cabinet last week, returns to communications, while Greg Hunt retains health.
Mathias Cormann has been returned as finance minister and Senate leader, despite having voted for Peter Dutton in the leadership spill.Mathias Cormann has been returned as finance minister and Senate leader, despite having voted for Peter Dutton in the leadership spill.
The Western Australian MP Melissa Price has been moved into cabinet as the new environment minister.The Western Australian MP Melissa Price has been moved into cabinet as the new environment minister.
Karen Andrews is minister for industry, science and technology.Karen Andrews is minister for industry, science and technology.
The small business minister Craig Laundy – a key backer of Turnbull in the leadership spill – and the local government minister John McVeigh have stood down from the frontbench.The small business minister Craig Laundy – a key backer of Turnbull in the leadership spill – and the local government minister John McVeigh have stood down from the frontbench.
Kelly O’Dwyer takes over jobs and industrial relations. She was previously the minister for revenue and financial services.Kelly O’Dwyer takes over jobs and industrial relations. She was previously the minister for revenue and financial services.
Another rebel minister, Michaelia Cash, moves to small business, skills and vocational training.Another rebel minister, Michaelia Cash, moves to small business, skills and vocational training.
Nationals assistant minister Keith Pitt quit the frontbench on Sunday.Nationals assistant minister Keith Pitt quit the frontbench on Sunday.
New Liberal party deputy leader Josh Frydenberg has already been sworn in as treasurer.New Liberal party deputy leader Josh Frydenberg has already been sworn in as treasurer.
Morrison’s cabinet – the full listMorrison’s cabinet – the full list
Scott Morrison – prime ministerScott Morrison – prime minister
Josh Frydenberg – treasurerJosh Frydenberg – treasurer
Marise Payne – foreign affairsMarise Payne – foreign affairs
David Coleman – immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairsDavid Coleman – immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs
Peter Dutton – home affairsPeter Dutton – home affairs
Melissa Price – environmentMelissa Price – environment
Dan Tehan – EducationDan Tehan – Education
Michael McCormack – deputy prime minister, infrastructure, transport, regional developmentMichael McCormack – deputy prime minister, infrastructure, transport, regional development
Nigel Scullion – Indigenous affairsNigel Scullion – Indigenous affairs
Michael Keenan – human services, digital transformationMichael Keenan – human services, digital transformation
Bridget McKenzie – regional services, sport, local government, decentralisationBridget McKenzie – regional services, sport, local government, decentralisation
Christopher Pyne – defenceChristopher Pyne – defence
Steve Ciobo – defence industrySteve Ciobo – defence industry
Darren Chester – veterans’ affairs, defence personnel, minister assisting the prime minister for the centenary of AnzacDarren Chester – veterans’ affairs, defence personnel, minister assisting the prime minister for the centenary of Anzac
Simon Birmingham – trade, tourism, investmentSimon Birmingham – trade, tourism, investment
Christian Porter – attorney generalChristian Porter – attorney general
Alex Hawke – special minister of stateAlex Hawke – special minister of state
Mitch Fifield – communications; artsMitch Fifield – communications; arts
Mathias Cormann – finance, public service, leader of the government in the SenateMathias Cormann – finance, public service, leader of the government in the Senate
Greg Hunt – healthGreg Hunt – health
Matt Canavan – resources and northern AustraliaMatt Canavan – resources and northern Australia
David Littleproud – agriculture; waterDavid Littleproud – agriculture; water
Kelly O’Dwyer – jobs, industrial relations and womenKelly O’Dwyer – jobs, industrial relations and women
Michaelia Cash – small and family business, skills and vocational educationMichaelia Cash – small and family business, skills and vocational education
Karen Andrews – industry, science and technologyKaren Andrews – industry, science and technology
Paul Fletcher – families and social servicesPaul Fletcher – families and social services
Angus Taylor – energyAngus Taylor – energy
Ken Wyatt – senior Australians and aged care; Indigenous healthKen Wyatt – senior Australians and aged care; Indigenous health
Alan Tudge – cities, urban infrastructure and populationAlan Tudge – cities, urban infrastructure and population
Additional reporting by Australian Associated PressAdditional reporting by Australian Associated Press
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