Instruments of appointment of ministers of state: 13 May 2025

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Albanese, Anthony Norman

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Anthony Norman Albanese, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Prime Minister.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

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Marles, Richard Donald

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Richard Donald Marles, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Defence and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Defence.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Wong, Penelope Ying-Yen

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Penelope Ying-Yen Wong, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Chalmers, James Edward

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct James Edward Chalmers, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Treasury; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Treasurer.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Gallagher, Katherine Ruth

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Katherine Ruth Gallagher, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Finance, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and the Department of Social Services; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Finance, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Women, and Minister for Government Services.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Farrell, Donald Edward

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Donald Edward Farrell, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of Finance; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Trade and Tourism and Special Minister of State.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Burke, Anthony Stephen

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Anthony Stephen Burke, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Defence, and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Minister for Cyber Security, and Minister for the Arts.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Butler, Mark Christopher

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Mark Christopher Butler, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Department of Social Services; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Health and Ageing and Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Bowen, Christopher Eyles Guy

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Christopher Eyles Guy Bowen, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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King, Catherine Fiona

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Catherine Fiona King, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Rishworth, Amanda Louise

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Amanda Louise Rishworth, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Clare, Jason Dean

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Jason Dean Clare, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Education; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Education.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Rowland, Michelle Anne

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Michelle Anne Rowland, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Attorney-General’s Department; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Attorney‑General.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Plibersek, Tanya Joan

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Tanya Joan Plibersek, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Social Services; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Social Services.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Collins, Julie Maree

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Julie Maree Collins, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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O’Neil, Clare Ellen

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Clare Ellen O’Neil, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Treasury; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Cities.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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King, Madeleine Mary Harvie

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Madeleine Mary Harvie King, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Watt, Murray Patrick

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Murray Patrick Watt, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for the Environment and Water.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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McCarthy, Malarndirri Barbara Anne

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Malarndirri Barbara Anne McCarthy, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Indigenous Australians.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Wells, Anika Shay

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Anika Shay Wells, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Communications and Minister for Sport.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Conroy, Patrick Martin

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Patrick Martin Conroy, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Defence and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Aly, Anne Azza

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Anne Azza Aly, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Department of Home Affairs; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Small Business, Minister for International Development, and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Ayres, Timothy

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Timothy Ayres, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Keogh, Matthew James

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Matthew James Keogh, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Department of Defence, and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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McBain, Kristy Louise

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Kristy Louise McBain, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts and the Department of Home Affairs; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories and Minister for Emergency Management.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Giles, Andrew James

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Andrew James Giles, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Skills and Training.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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McAllister, Jennifer Ryll

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Jennifer Ryll McAllister, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Department of Social Services; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Mulino, Daniel

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Daniel Mulino, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Treasury; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Walsh, Jessica Cecille

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Jessica Cecille Walsh, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Education; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Minister for Early Childhood Education and Minister for Youth.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Rae, Samuel Thomas

APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER OF STATE

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Samuel Thomas Rae, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Minister for Aged Care and Seniors.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Gorman, Patrick Possum

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Patrick Possum Gorman, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Public Service, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Thistlethwaite, Matthew James

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Matthew James Thistlethwaite, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade and Tourism.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Leigh, Andrew Keith

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Andrew Keith Leigh, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Treasury; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Kearney, Gerardine Mary

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Gerardine Mary Kearney, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Social Services; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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McBride, Emma Margaret

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Emma Margaret McBride, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Chisholm, Anthony David

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Anthony David Chisholm, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Resources, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Wilson, Joshua Hamilton

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Joshua Hamilton Wilson, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Department of Home Affairs; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Emergency Management.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Hill, Julian Christopher

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Julian Christopher Hill, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Education, and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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White, Rebecca Peta

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Rebecca Peta White, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; and

(a) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Charlton, Andrew Henry George

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Andrew Henry George Charlton, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources; and

(a) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the offices of Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Innovation, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Science.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Green, Nita Louise

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Nita Louise Green, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Northern Australia, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade and Tourism, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Pacific Island Affairs.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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Khalil, Peter

APPOINTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

I, Sam Mostyn, Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, appoint and direct Peter Khalil, a member of the Federal Executive Council, to do the following:

(a) administer, under section 64 of the Constitution, the Department of Defence; and

(b) hold, under section 65 of the Constitution, the office of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2025

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Governor‑General

By Her Excellency’s Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister

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