Angus Taylor preparing to unveil shadow ministry

Angus Taylor preparing to unveil shadow ministryBy chief digital political correspondent Clare ArmstrongTopic:Federal Government9m ago9 minutes agoTue 17 Feb 2026 at 3:45amAngus Taylor will announce his new-look shadow ministry on Tuesday. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)In short:Angus Taylor is finalising his shadow ministry and preparing to announce his picks on Tuesday afternoon.The new Liberal leader has been speaking with colleagues to advise them of their new roles.What's next?Mr Taylor has indicated that the economy, home ownership and immigration are his priorities he intends to address as leader.abc.net.au/news/angus-taylor-preparing-to-unveil-shadow-ministry/106354092Link copiedShareShare articleAngus Taylor is preparing to unveil his new-look front bench, promoting key allies and relegating backers of deposed Liberal leader Sussan Ley.The new leader is expected to announce his shadow ministry on Tuesday afternoon, elevating prominent right-faction supporters such as West Australian MP Andrew Hastie and Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price.What we know about Angus Taylor's policiesThe new Liberal leader has signalled he will pursue a stricter immigration policy and a return to "Australian values".New deputy leader Jane Hume will also get to choose her own portfolio as she moves into the shadow cabinet after being dumped to the back bench by Ms Ley last year.In line with the priorities of the new leadership, Senator Hume is expected to take a broad economic role focused on productivity and families.Goldstein MP Tim Wilson is widely expected to be made shadow treasurer, a role previously held by former deputy leader Ted O'Brien.Former deputy leader Ted O'Brien. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)Senior right powerbroker James Paterson is anticipated to take the defence portfolio.One Liberal MP said Mr Taylor had a "lot of mouths to feed" in regard to colleagues expecting promotions after he won the leadership 34-17 last Friday.Ms Ley's supporters, including Alex Hawke, Scott Buccholz and Andrew Wallace are among those likely to be demoted to make way for Mr Taylor's shadow cabinet picks.Posted 9m ago9 minutes agoTue 17 Feb 2026 at 3:45amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top Stories'You make your bed, you lie in it': Albanese's warning to 'ISIS brides' in SyriaTopic:Unrest, Conflict and War