Morrison announces new cabinet, Bishop quits

New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the new cabinet joining him in his new administration. Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has also announced she would quit her role but remain as an MP.

On Sunday, Morrison a couple of roles into two separate ministries, with the Home Affairs Ministry split to form Immigration. His contender Peter Dutton will keep his Home Affairs role, but the Immigration will go to David Coleman.

The Energy and Environment has also been split, with Melissa Price becoming the Environment minister, while Angus Taylor was given the Energy role.

“David has a keen understanding of the many different backgrounds and the many different issues that need to be managed to ensure that Australians who have come from so many backgrounds get that fair go I spoke of,” he said.

As for Taylor, the PM said he would be looking forward to the new Energy minister to “bring the prices down” as it was part of the minister’s job.

With Bishop leaving her post as Foreign Affairs minister, Marise Payne will take over the role. Payne’s post as Defence minister will be filled in by Christopher Pyne. The new minister for Defence Industry will be Steven Ciobo. Dan Tehan will be the new Education minister.

Barnaby Joyce has also been given a new role as special envoy for drought assistance and recovery. Former PM Tony Abbott has also been given a similar offer as special envoy. He has not yet accepted.

“We have an ability for our members who have served in leadership roles in the past to be drawn on, to engage with Australians on some of these big challenges,” Morrison said. “I am pleased that Barnaby has agreed to take on that role.”

It was previously announced that Josh Frydenberg, who won the role of deputy leader on Friday, would replace Morrison as Treasurer. Greg Hunt, who has lost his role as minister for Health, has been re-appointed in the same capacity.

The full ministerial team can be found here.