LIBERAL MPs in the Geelong region have had mixed fortunes in the new Coalition agreement, with Dan Tehan promoted and Senator Sarah Henderson demoted.<\/p>\n
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and leader of the Nationals David Littleproud announced their Coalition shadow cabinet today (Wednesday, May 28), just over a week after the Nationals announced they would break up the long-standing agreement between the two parties.<\/p>\n
Mr Tehan, who was shadow minister for immigration and citizenship in Peter Dutton’s opposition, is now Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction.<\/p>\n
“It is a great honour to be asked to serve in a portfolio area that is critical to Australia\u2019s future,” Mr Tehan said.<\/p>\n
“The current minister, Chris Bowen, can expect to be held to account like Andrew Giles was held to account in Immigration.<\/p>\n
“Energy is critical to Australia\u2019s prosperity. Australia needs an energy plan that is focused on scientific endeavour, technology and innovation in all areas of energy production. My job will be to work with my colleagues to develop that plan.”<\/p>\n
Senator Henderson was on the frontbench as shadow minister for education but has been dumped from the ministry entirely, replaced in the portfolio by Jonathon Duniam.<\/p>\n
She said it had been an honour to serve as shadow education minister and shadow communications minister over the past three years.<\/p>\n
“While I am\u00a0very\u00a0disappointed not to be\u00a0reappointed to\u00a0shadow cabinet or included in the ministry,\u00a0I remain deeply committed to serving the people of Victoria in the\u00a0Australian\u00a0Senate.<\/span><\/p>\n