Parliamentary opposition
Form of political opposition within a parliamentary system of government
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| January 25 2025 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Peter Dutton announced a significant shadow ministry reshuffle, which included multiple portfolio changes and promotions, including David Coleman replacing Simon Birmingham as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Claire Chandler being promoted to shadow cabinet.
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| December 2024 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Michaelia Cash was elected unopposed as the new leader of the opposition in the Senate, with Anne Ruston as the deputy.
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| November 5 2024 |
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Jesse Norman becomes Shadow Leader of the House of Commons under Rishi Sunak's leadership, becoming the incumbent
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| November 5 2024 |
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Jesse Norman becomes the incumbent Shadow Leader of the House of Commons under Kemi Badenoch
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| July 8 2024 |
Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
Lord True assumes the role of Shadow Leader of the House of Lords, taking over the position of leading the Official Opposition in the House of Lords.
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| July 8 2024 |
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Chris Philp takes office as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons for the Conservative Party under Rishi Sunak
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| March 5 2024 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Peter Dutton undertakes a significant shadow ministry reshuffle, making multiple key appointments and creating new shadow ministerial positions. Luke Howarth is appointed Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Andrew Hastie takes on additional defence portfolios, James Paterson becomes Shadow Cabinet Secretary, and Melissa McIntosh is elevated to new shadow ministerial roles for Energy Affordability and Western Sydney.
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| September 30 2023 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Marise Payne resigned from parliament and the shadow ministry, leaving the shadow cabinet secretary position vacant.
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| September 4 2023 |
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Lucy Powell takes office as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
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| May 18 2023 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Stuart Robert resigned from parliament and the shadow ministry, vacating his roles as shadow assistant treasurer and shadow minister for financial services.
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| February 12 2023 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Alan Tudge officially resigned from the shadow cabinet. Sarah Henderson subsequently took over the education portfolio, and David Coleman was elevated to the shadow cabinet to take over Henderson's communications portfolio.
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| February 9 2023 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Shadow education minister Alan Tudge announced his resignation from parliament, to take effect the following week.
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| January 4 2023 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Darren Chester took over most of Andrew Gee's portfolios (regional education and regional development), while Anne Webster became the assistant shadow minister for regional health.
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| December 23 2022 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Andrew Gee resigned from the National Party and the shadow ministry, vacating his roles as shadow minister for regional education, regional health, and regional development.
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| June 5 2022 |
Shadow ministry of Peter Dutton
Peter Dutton and David Littleproud announce the composition of the shadow ministry, establishing the current shadow cabinet in opposition to the Albanese government.
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| September 13 2015 |
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Chris Bryant takes office as Shadow Leader of the House of Commons under Jeremy Corbyn
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| May 27 2015 |
Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
The Baroness Smith of Basildon succeeds The Baroness Royall of Blaisdon as Shadow Leader of the House of Lords.
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| May 11 2010 |
Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
The Baroness Royall of Blaisdon takes office as Shadow Leader of the House of Lords.
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