Albanese Unveils New Cabinet Post Landslide Victory
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a new Cabinet following a Labor Party landslide victory. Former minister Ed Husic criticized his demotion, attributing it to his views on Israel's Gaza war. Meanwhile, Australia's government has no Jewish Cabinet member for the first time since 2010.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday revealed a new Cabinet lineup after his center-left Labor Party's significant electoral success. This follows accusations from former Minister Ed Husic that his removal was due to his critical stance on Israel's military actions in Gaza.
The Labor Party secured 92 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, a historic achievement since Australia's first Parliament in 1901, potentially reaching as many as 95 as vote counts finalize. Albanese, acknowledging the trust voters placed in his party, stressed the significance of not squandering it.
Controversy arose with Husic and former Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus being ousted, raising discussions about diversity within the party factions. Husic argued his dissent was silenced, while Albanese and party procedures dictated portfolio allocations, leaving questions about the motives behind these changes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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