Labor's new frontbench contains more women and ethnically diverse members than ever before, with the swearing-in ceremony featuring the Quran, a kangaroo skin cloak and an enormous bible.
New Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney wore a kangaroo skin cloak as she became the first Indigenous woman to be appointed to the portfolio on Wednesday morning.
Linda Burney wore a kangaroo skin cloak during the swearing-in ceremony. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022. Labor was required to fill the positions of Home Affairs Minster and Environment and Water in the absence of Kristina Keneally and Terri Butler who both failed to win their seats.
Tanya Plibersek lost the two portfolios of Women and Education and was appointed Minister for Environment and Water taking charge from Ms Butler.
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