Gillard reshuffles cabinet
December 12, 2011 - 1:56PM
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says her new ministerial line-up will give Labor new energy and fire power heading into 2012.
Ms Gillard announced a widely-tipped reshuffle today, which includes extra portfolio responsibilities of industry and innovation for Climate Change Minister Greg Combet.
"With this new cabinet in place we will see an important mix of new energy, as well as wise heads and experienced heads," she told reporters in Canberra.
"This will give us the focus and fire power that we need in 2012."
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Tanya Plibersek will join cabinet as the new health minister.She was formerly human services and social inclusion minister.
Mental Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler retains his position but will join cabinet. He will also take on social inclusion responsibilities.
Ms Gillard announced a widely-tipped reshuffle today, which includes extra portfolio responsibilities of industry and innovation for Climate Change Minister Greg Combet.
"With this new cabinet in place we will see an important mix of new energy, as well as wise heads and experienced heads," she told reporters in Canberra.
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Tanya Plibersek will join cabinet as the new health minister.She was formerly human services and social inclusion minister.
Mental Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler retains his position but will join cabinet. He will also take on social inclusion responsibilities.
Link is here with all other details
http://www.smh.com.au/national/gillard-reshuffles-cabinet-20111212-1oqov.html#ixzz1gHmJZIQX
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