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The Guardian // World

Ted O’Brien tipped for shadow treasurer as MPs jockey for plum portfolios on all-Liberal frontbench

Wednesday 21st May 2025, 3:00PM

Sussan Ley expected to unveil shadow cabinet as early as Thursday, with Liberals adamant Nationals should lose extra staff and resources after split from CoalitionFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says the Nationals will get no “reward” in terms of extra resources or staff for deserting the Coalition, as Sussan Ley considers how to fill an entire shadow ministry with only Liberal MPs.The Liberal deputy leader, Ted O’Brien, is tipped to assume the treasury spokesperson role when Ley makes her frontbench announcement – possibly on Thursday – but most of the Liberal caucus may be in line for a shadow ministry position, after the Nationals dealt themselves out by snubbing a new Coalition agreement.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email

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