Australian PM Albanese, ministers sworn in following election victory

IANS May 13, 2025 295 views

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been officially sworn in for his second term after a decisive election victory. The ceremony, conducted by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, saw 42 ministers take their oath of office in Canberra. Most of the senior leadership team remains unchanged, reflecting continuity in the government's approach. Albanese emphasized the extraordinary opportunity to create positive change for Australia, expressing gratitude for the public's trust.

"I am deeply humbled by the trust that was put into my government" - Anthony Albanese
Australian PM Albanese, ministers sworn in following election victory
Canberra, May 13: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his ministers have been sworn in after the Labor Party won a second term in power at the federal election.

Key Points

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Labor Party secures largest caucus in history

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Ministry largely unchanged from first term

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn conducts swearing-in ceremony

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New roles include international education assistant minister

Albanese, his Cabinet, outer ministry and assistant ministers were officially sworn in to their roles by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, the representative of the British monarchy in Australia, at a ceremony at Government House in Canberra on Tuesday morning.

During the ceremony, the 42 members of the ministry took an oath of office, declaring that they will "well and truly serve" the Commonwealth of Australia in their respective offices, reports Xinhua news agency.

The 42 members consist of 23 members of the Cabinet, the innermost sanctum of the government, seven members of the outer ministry and 12 assistant ministers.

The Cabinet and outer ministry is largely unchanged from the end of Albanese's first term, with the vast majority of senior leadership figures continuing in their roles, including Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong.

Announcing the list of ministers on Monday, Albanese said that it was the largest Labor caucus -- referring to the number of the party's politicians elected to the federal parliament -- in history following the landslide result at the May 3 election.

He said the ministers and party had an "extraordinary opportunity" to change Australia "for the better."

"I am deeply humbled by the trust that was put into my government with the election, and we certainly won't take it for granted," he said.

Among the changes from Albanese's previous ministry is the appointment of Michelle Rowland as Attorney-General, replacing Mark Dreyfus, who was dumped from the ministry along with former Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic due to factional negotiations.

The new ministry also includes a new assistant minister role for international education, which has been filled by Julian Hill.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Congratulations to PM Albanese on his second term! Australia has been a reliable partner for India, especially in the Quad alliance. Hope this government continues strengthening ties with India in trade and security. The new international education minister position shows they value Indian students who contribute so much to their economy.
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Priya M.
Interesting to see continuity in most cabinet positions. As an Indian watching global politics, stability in Australia's leadership is good for regional security, especially with China's growing influence in our neighborhood. Hope they maintain strong stance on Indo-Pacific security! 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇺
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Arjun S.
The British monarchy still playing ceremonial role in Australia's government is surprising in 2024! Many former colonies have moved on. But if Australians are happy with this arrangement, who are we to judge? Just hope this doesn't affect their independent foreign policy decisions regarding India.
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Sunita R.
As someone with family in Australia, I'm glad to see stability. But I hope the new government addresses the rising cost of living - it affects Indian students and migrants too. The focus on international education is promising though! Australia remains top choice for Indian students despite recent tensions.
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Vikram J.
The factional negotiations leading to some ministers being "dumped" shows politics is same everywhere! 😄 Hope this doesn't affect Australia's commitment to QUAD. India needs reliable partners in the region, especially with China's aggressive posturing on our borders.

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