Anthony Albanese is resworn in as Prime Minister after Labor landslide victory in 2025 Federal election

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn shake hands during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn shake hands during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Credit: LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

Anthony Albanese has been officially sworn back in as Prime Minister ahead of his new ministry taking up their fresh jobs.

Under protocol, Mr Albanese had to tender his resignation to Governor-General Sam Mostyn to mark the election’s conclusion.

She then reswore him in and held an executive council meeting with Mr Albanese and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher to approve his recommendations for the ministry.

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The rest of the ministry will be sworn in this morning at the Governor-General’s residence in Yarralumla in Canberra.

Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon arrive at Government House in Canberra.
Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon arrive at Government House in Canberra. Credit: NCA NewsWire

Mr Albanese announced his new ministry on Monday, refreshing about half of the roles.

The senior leadership team of Richard Marles, Penny Wong, Jim Chalmers, Don Farrell and Katy Gallagher continue in their previous portfolios.

Big changes include Michelle Rowland becoming Attorney-General, Murray Watt taking on environment and Tanya Plibersek moving to social services.

Anne Aly and Tim Ayres move into cabinet for the first time while Daniel Mulino, Jess Walsh and Sam Rae have been elevated to the outer ministry.

After the ceremony at Government House, the full ministry will meet in Parliament.

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