Prime Minster John Howard announced his new Ministerial Cabinet on 24 January 2006.

Among the changes, there are two important new faces relevant to the early childhood field.

The new ministers

Mal Brough is now Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

• formerly Assistant Treasurer
• replacing Kay Patterson, who has announced her retirement from politics
• taking on Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone's Indigeneous Affairs portfolio

Julie Bishop is now Minister for Education, Science and Training

• formerly Minister for Ageing
• replacing Brendan Nelson, who has taken Robert Hill's position of Minister of Defence

More information

Mal Brough on his Cabinet Appointment
Mal Brough makes a statement to ABC TV's Message Stick program about his new role as Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Star material moves into high-profile portfolio
Stay with the agenda - The new Minister for Education has plenty on her plate
The Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian look at the upcoming challenges for Julie Bishop, Minister for Education, Science and Training.

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