Albanese under pressure as Labor MPs discuss cabinet reshuffle
Some Labor MPs are openly discussing a possible frontbench reshuffle. Poor polling and economic pressure are mounting on Prime Minister Albanese.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces growing pressure to reshuffle his cabinet. Labor is struggling with poor polling and a weak economy.
Government MPs have been discussing changes while Albanese was overseas at a Commonwealth meeting. The focus is on the weak economy.
There is also concern about the relationship between Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Some Labor members believe Chalmers faced an internal campaign over the May budget.
Health Minister Mark Butler is rising in prominence. He is seen as a possible successor to Albanese.
Most Labor MPs think any reshuffle will wait until 2027. This is one year before the next election.
But some ministers may say they are leaving in early 2027. These include Catherine King and Jason Clare.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- PM's overseas location
- Rose this week
- Interest rate action
- May budget
- Budget facing criticism
- Left faction
- Butler's faction
Why it mattersCabinet changes show a government responding to pressure. They can change who sets Australia's economic policy.
AustraliaPotential shifts in Australia's federal government leadership and policy direction as the government fights its mid-term decline.
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