Resting flat on the polished wooden table in the reception room of Government House was an item never seen before during a federal minister’s swearing-in. auspol
Resting flat on the polished wooden table in the reception room of Government House was an item never seen before during an Australian federal minister’s swearing-in ceremony.
Abdo had been approached by people asking if there was a Koran she could loan Husic, who is now the Minister for Industry and Science, who was seeking a symbol for the emerging inclusiveness his appointment represents. Among the mementos the government’s senior members brought to their swearing-in on Wednesday was the large Bible new Workplace Relations and Arts Minister Tony Burke lugged underarm.Alex Ellinghausen
New Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s bright yellow pantsuit set the tone among hugs and back-slaps. Regional Development Minister Kristy McBain’s royal blue velvet pantsuit raised it higher.Need You TonightMinister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney is congratulated by Governor-General David Hurley.