'A record number in all three categories for women's representation in cabinet, in ministry and in front bench positions.' 9News
READ MORE:"This is an exciting team, it's a team which is overflowing with talent, with people who are absolutely committed to making a difference as ministers and assistant ministers in my government," he said.
"A record number in all three categories for women's representation in cabinet, in ministry and in front bench positions."Albanese announced Richard Marles would be deputy prime minister and the minister for defence.Don Farrell will be the deputy senate leader, the minister for trade and tourism and the special minister of state.
Julie Collins will be the minister for housing, minister for homelessness and minister for small business. Ed Husic will be the minister for industry and science, while Clare O'Neill will enter the cabinet as the minister for home affairs and the minister for cyber security.Earlier on Tuesday, Albanese pledged to introduce legislation for a federal anti-corruption commission this year.
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