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Anthony Albanese unveils Labor government ministry

By political reporter Jake Evans
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Anthony Albanese announced Australia's first Muslim ministers.(ABC News: Matt Roberts)
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The first Muslim ministers in Australian history will be sworn into the ministry tomorrow, two of several appointments in the new government that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says "will be as inclusive as Australia itself". 

Ed Husic will be sworn into cabinet as Industry and Science Minister, while Anne Aly picks up the Early Childhood Education and Youth portfolios, making them Australia's first Muslim ministers.

Despite securing a projected majority of lower house seats, Mr Albanese has had to find some replacements for his ministry after former shadow environment minister Terri Butler and former shadow home affairs minister Kristina Keneally lost their seats in the election.

In their stead, Dr Aly from Labor's left faction and Annika Wells and Kristy McBain from Labor's right faction will enter the ministry.

Former shadow minister for veterans affairs Shayne Neumann has been demoted to the backbench.

More to come.

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