Anthony Albanese’s new cabinet suggests cautious PM will pick his battles

The reshuffle sees the main players in place, some middle-ranking changes, and two switches that speak to factional politicsFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Labor was first elected in 2022, Anthony Albanese pledged to lead a proper cabinet government, with longstanding practices restored and ministers empowered to run their portfolios.The moves were necessary. Labor was replacing an often chaotic Coalition government, and Albanese had to oversee legal changes stemming from the secret ministries saga – in which Scott Morrison ran roughshod over more than 100 years of constitutional practice and tradition.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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