Albanese Demotes Plibersek, Names Rowland Attorney-General

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has implemented a significant cabinet reshuffle following Labor's federal election victory, marked by the demotion of senior figures like Tanya Plibersek and the elevation of key allies. Plibersek has been moved from the environment portfolio to social services, a shift viewed by some as a demotion due to her difficulties advancing environmental legislation, though others note she now oversees a substantial budget and issues close to her advocacy, including domestic violence and welfare. Queensland Senator Murray Watt replaces her in environment and water, positioning him to revive stalled environmental legislation. Michelle Rowland, formerly communications minister and a seasoned lawyer in telecommunications and media law, replaces Mark Dreyfus as Attorney-General after his ousting in factional power plays. Other notable changes include Amanda Rishworth moving to employment and workplace relations, Mark Butler adding the NDIS to his health portfolio, and Anne Aly becoming the first Muslim woman in cabinet with responsibilities including multicultural affairs and small business. These changes reflect internal factional negotiations and a strategic rebalancing of power within Albanese's government as it embarks on its second term.