Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split

Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split

Liberal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has reshuffled her shadow cabinet after the Coalition split last week, at least until the beginning of Parliament’s second sitting week on Feb. 9. The Nationals—who previously held the portfolios reassigned on Jan. 30—have until then to come back to the table to reform the Coalition, or she will promote six MPs to the shadow cabinet and two to the outer shadow ministry. The Nationals having left after a rift …

Australian National Review - Opposition Unveils New All-Liberal Shadow Cabinet After Coalition Split

Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley speaks at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 3, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images Liberal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has reshuffled her shadow cabinet after the Coalition split last week, at least until the beginning of Parliament’s second sitting week on Feb. 9. The Nationals—who previously held the portfolios reassigned on Jan. 30—have until then to come back to the table to reform the Coal…

Ley announces acting Shadow Ministry after Nationals departure

Liberal leader Sussan Ley said the members will serve in their roles until 9 February, at which time she’ll appoint a new Shadow Ministry. Photo: Michelle Kroll. Liberal leader Sussan Ley has announced that some opposition members will assume short-term Shadow Cabinet responsibilities to cover vacancies left by the dissolution of the Coalition with the National Party. In a brief statement, she said the temporary responsibilities were necessary t…