Mark Dreyfus, Ed Husic scrapped from new Albanese ministryBy national affairs correspondent Jane NormanTopic:Political Leadership22m ago22 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 at 8:11amMark Dreyfus will no longer serve as attorney-general in Labor's new ministry. (AAP: Mick Tsikas)In short:Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Science and Industry Minster Ed Husic have been booted from Anthony Albanese's new ministry. Labor senators Tim Ayres and Jess Walsh — both from the left faction — will be promoted to the frontbench.What's next?Caucus is expected to sign off on the list of 30 frontbenchers on Friday. abc.net.au/news/mark-dreyfus-ed-husic-scrapped-from-new-albanese-ministry/105270328Link copiedShareShare articleTwo senior cabinet ministers have been dumped from Anthony Albanese's new-look ministry as factional heavyweights meet in Canberra to carve up the 30 frontbench positions.Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic has been pushed out because of an over-representation of New South Wales right, while Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has been dumped by the Victorian right to make way for second-term Labor MP Sam Rae.When asked at Canberra Airport on Thursday morning if there was a fight on for frontbench positions, Mr Dreyfus replied: "I'll have more to say next week."Federal politics live updates: Get the latest on the post-election election landscapeLive results: Find out what's happening in your seat as counting continuesMeanwhile Labor senators Tim Ayres and Jess Walsh — both from the left faction — will be promoted to the frontbench, taking the two positions vacated by Stephen Jones and Bill Shorten, who retired at the election.Since Labor's emphatic victory on Saturday, factional bosses have been locked in negotiations over the composition of the frontbench, with states including Queensland and Victoria demanding greater ministerial representation having boosted their ranks in Caucus.It’s the second time Ed Husic has been forced to stand aside to make way for another colleague. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is understood to be resisting calls to intervene to save Mr Husic and Mr Dreyfus, reminding colleagues of the collectivism at the heart of the party."Government brings with it responsibility and no individual is greater than the collective, and that includes myself," Mr Albanese told Sky News."We need to approach this term with humility to make sure we deliver on the commitments we made to the Australian people but also that we operate in a way that shows solidarity.More women in Labor than ever but top jobs still going to menPhoto shows Anika Wells Amanda Rishworth Katie Gallagher Anne AlyThis week in politics a record number of women entered Labor's ranks, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defected to the Liberals and two party rooms deliberated who their new leaders will be. "I can't have hoped for more support from my ministers, from my caucus, over the six years that I've been Labor leader."And that has enabled me to really focus outwardly. And that's when you're successful, when you're focused inwards, the electorate will mark you down."Caucus is expected to sign off on the list of 30 frontbenchers on Friday and from there, Mr Albanese will pick his cabinet and assign portfolios.Mr Husic — who was forced to stand aside from the ministry in 2019 for then-senator Kristina Keneally — is understood to have delivered the news to his staff late on Thursday afternoon.Election fallout and analysis:How Peter Dutton's campaign flew off a cliffWhat happened to the Greens vote in Victoria?ANALYSIS: The Coalition is split on nuclear after election lossWant even more? Here's where you can find all our 2025 federal election coverageCatch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on ABC iview and ABC ListenEarlier, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Labor had been blessed with a "good problem" of having too much talent and too many MPs to reward."We've got probably 50 or 60 people who've got a legitimate claim to be part of the 30 ministers and so that's a good problem to have," Mr Chalmers said.Mr Chalmers, who will keep his Treasury portfolio, also gave a resounding endorsement of Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, who's expected to remain in the ministry but possibly with a new portfolio."Tanya Plibersek is an absolutely outstanding senior minister and I have no doubt she'll remain a senior minister," he said.Posted 22m ago22 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 at 8:11amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesSecond minister booted from cabinet as PM prepares reshuffleLIVEPhoto shows Ed Husic wearing a blue suit sitting in an office.More women in Labor than ever but top jobs still going to menBAnalysis by Brett WorthingtonPhoto shows Anika Wells Amanda Rishworth Katie Gallagher Anne AlyGreens leader Adam Bandt concedes seat, ending 15 years in parliamentTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Adam Bandt press gallery doorstopHow one mother's grief and love captured hearts across AustraliaCAnalysis by Cason HoPhoto shows A woman sits in front of a microphone on a dimly lit stage with an emotional expression.'Wish we did better': The timeline of confusion during Westfield Bondi Junction attackTopic:CrimePhoto shows Paramedics stand with stretches near vehicles on a road.Popular nowSecond minister booted from cabinet as PM prepares reshuffleLIVEPhoto shows Ed Husic wearing a blue suit sitting in an office.Jacinta Nampijinpa Price joins Liberal Party as leadership race heats upTopic:Political Parties and MovementsPhoto shows A close up shot of a woman wearing a white blazer and black and white shirt.Accused killer Erin Patterson breaks down in court at daughter's testimonyTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A close up photo of Erin Patterson looking over her shoulder wearing glases.Related topicsALPAustraliaAustralian Federal ElectionsFederal GovernmentPolitical LeadershipTop StoriesSecond minister booted from cabinet as PM prepares reshuffleTopic:Government and PoliticsPhoto shows Ed Husic wearing a blue suit sitting in an office.More women in Labor than ever but top jobs still going to menBAnalysis by Brett WorthingtonGreens leader Adam Bandt concedes seat, ending 15 years in parliamentTopic:ElectionsHow one mother's grief and love captured hearts across AustraliaCAnalysis by Cason Ho'Wish we did better': The timeline of confusion during Westfield Bondi Junction attackTopic:CrimeJust InCabinet ministers Mark Dreyfus, Ed Husic scrapped from new Albanese ministryTopic:Political Leadership22m ago22 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 at 8:11amWoman doused friend in fuel, set him alight over misogynistic commentTopic:Courts27m ago27 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 at 8:06am'Feels like a tipping point': India and Pakistan diaspora grapple with Kashmir conflictTopic:Unrest, Conflict and War49m ago49 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 at 7:44amQueensland appoints first mining coroner amid inquest backlogTopic:Mining and Metals Industry54m ago54 minutes agoThu 8 May 2025 at 7:38amMore Just InBack to top