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Who is the shadow deputy leader?
November 2021 – present
| Portfolio | Shadow Minister | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow cabinet ministers | ||
| Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Labour Party | Keir Starmer | Apr 2020–present |
| Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow First Secretary of State | Angela Rayner | Apr 2020–present |
How are shadow ministers chosen in Australia?
Shadow ministers are appointed by the opposition party, not the Governor. A shadow minister usually scrutinises, appraises and criticises policies and actions of a particular government minister and government departments under his or her responsibility.
Who is the shadow environment minister?
| Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Jim McMahon since 29 November 2021 | |
| Appointer | Leader of the Opposition |
| Website | The Shadow Cabinet |
Who are the shadow ministers?
Shadow ministers are members of the opposition, chosen by the Leader of the Opposition. Shadow ministers have the important responsibility of scrutinising – closely examining – the work of the government and individual ministers.
Who can be a minister?
Often, a person from the outside may be appointed minister, usually in order to bring special skills to the government. Such a person would not have to be part of the parliament while serving as minister, nor would he/she necessarily be a member of the party/parties in government.
Who is Labours health minister?
The current Minister of Health is Labour Party MP Andrew Little.
What is a shadow leader?
June 26, 2016 June 26, 2016 Steve Keating. Shadow Leaders are leaders in name only. They may have an impressive sounding title or hold a lofty position on an organizational chart but they exhibit few if any leadership characteristics.
Is Ed Balls still a MP?
A member of the Labour Party and the Co-operative Party, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for Normanton and later for Morley and Outwood between 2005 and 2015.
Who are the shadow ministers in the Australian Senate?
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Shadow Minister for Government Accountability Senator the Hon Kristina Keneally
Who are the shadow ministers for Immigration and citizenship?
Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Shadow Minister for Government Accountability Senator the Hon Kristina Keneally Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations Shadow Minister for the Arts Manager of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives
Who are the shadow ministers for employment and employment?
Hon Anthony Albanese MP Deputy Leader of the Opposition Shadow Minister for National Reconstruction, Employment, Skills and Small Business Shadow Minister for Science Hon Richard Marles MP Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
Who are the shadow ministers for Health and ageing?
Shadow Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers MP Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives Hon Mark Butler MP Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Hon Chris Bowen MP Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Hon Catherine King MP