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140-501: A Women's Weekly awards event in the month after the spill that it had prompted discussion on the "bullying, intimidation, harassment and coercion" by federal politicians and "unfair unequal treatment of women". She joined Turnbull in calling for "clarity" around Dutton's eligibility to sit in Parliament, and refused to say how she would vote in the event of a referral. Bishop announced she would quit politics and not re-contest her seat in
210-482: A leadership spill , which he narrowly won against Peter Dutton . Turnbull resigned three days later after losing the confidence of his party room. Scott Morrison declared himself a candidate for leadership and won the resultant spill, defeating Dutton and Julie Bishop . He became Australia's 30th Prime Minister. After an eleven-year run as Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party, Julie Bishop garnered just 11 votes out of
280-513: A plebiscite on same-sex marriage in Australia , and his carbon emissions targets. Unable to secure passage of Abbott's bill to re-establish an anti-corruption watchdog for the construction industry, Turnbull initiated a double dissolution election. The election was held on 2 July, Under the slogan "jobs and growth," Turnbull then led the Coalition to the 2016 Election in which their majority in
350-465: A brief recession by September 2020. Pandemic management became a core focus of the Morrison government, which instigated tight border controls, convened a National Cabinet to co-ordinate State and Territory government responses, and initiated a program of income support for business and workers. Two years into the pandemic, Australia had achieved one of the lowest death rates and highest vaccination rates in
420-522: A challenge against Abbott. Turnbull cited Newspoll results and "economic leadership" as reasons for mounting his challenge. on 14 September 2015, Malcolm Turnbull won a leadership ballot , 54 votes to 44, and the Turnbull government became the federal government of Australia. Turnbull appointed Scott Morrison as his Treasurer in an expanded ministry . The Turnbull government continued a number of Abbott government initiatives, maintaining Abbott's promise for
490-578: A deterioration in bilateral relations with the increasingly autocratic Xi Jinping government in China, with Australia calling for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 and China responding with trade sanctions. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Morrison committed Australian military, diplomatic and humanitarian aid to support Ukraine's efforts to repel the Russian attack. Morrison called
560-602: A foreign policy that was "less Geneva, more Jakarta.". " In office, the Abbott government removed the Rudd-Gillard era Resource Super Profits Tax and carbon tax. With Scott Morrison as Minister Immigration and Border Protection , the government halted the people smuggling trade ; concluded free trade agreements with China , Japan and South Korea ; established the National Commission of Audit to advise on restoring
630-521: A hostile reception in the Senate and media. Partial deregulation of universities, and a $ 7 contribution to doctor visits were proposed, but blocked by the Senate. The second Budget emphasised stimulus for the small business sector. Internal dissatisfaction with Abbott's style and policy agenda emerged within a section of the Liberal Party room and coalesced around old rival Malcolm Turnbull , whom Abbott had replaced as Opposition Leader in 2009. In February 2015,
700-884: A lifetime ban from coming to Australia. Due to the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi , the Australian government has pulled out of the Future Investment Initiative summit in Saudi Arabia. During the Wentworth by-election campaign, and following the announcement by the United States that it would relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem , Morrison announced he was reviewing whether Australia's embassy in Israel should move to Jerusalem. Indonesia responded by putting
770-590: A naval base on Manus Island with Papua New Guinea and a "pivot to the Pacific" involving the establishment of a $ 2 billion infrastructure bank for the Pacific to be known as the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility, to issue grants and long-term loans for projects such as telecommunications, energy, transport and water development. Morrison also pledged to open diplomatic missions in Palau ,
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#1732855805364840-522: A plan of action to take the next steps in our relationship — from trade and investment to defence, counter-terrorism, maritime security, ocean sustainability and education, to name only some — and even today we add energy and the future of fuel sources for our nations to this long list." After taking office, Morrison appointed Angus Taylor as Minister for Energy, saying "I am going to be the Prime Minister for getting electricity prices down. Angus Taylor
910-525: A rebate of $ 1,080, similar to the Labor Party 's proposals. The budget was criticised by the opposition for proposing to flatten the tax rates of all income earners between $ 45,000-$ 200,000 to 30% in the long-term, though the Treasurer argued that doing so would provide an "incentive [for] people to stay in work, to work longer, to work more." The government also promised $ 100 billion infrastructure funding over
980-401: A royal commission would be held into aged care facilities, focusing on the quality of care in residential, home and community aged care. On 5 April 2019, Morrison announced another commission, this time to examine violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation within the disability sector. The commission is headed by former Federal Court judge Ronald Sackville and will last for three years. Morrison
1050-508: A statement to parliament in February 2019. In December 2018, the Liberal Party room voted for a change in Party rules regarding leadership spills, and announced that a sitting prime minister who has won an election could no longer be removed by the Party room unless there was a two-thirds majority calling for the change. Opposition Leaders could still be challenged with a simple majority. Morrison said
1120-540: Is a "very expensive undertaking". The Liberal and Labor parties voted for a bill which would enforce a wait of four years before new migrants could receive social security payments. In response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse , Morrison delivered on 22 October 2018 a National Apology Address in the Australian Parliament to victims of child sexual abuse on behalf of
1190-598: Is designed to assist consumers who do not regularly change their power provider. Australian school students were inspired by Greta Thunberg to strike for three days after 28 November, ignoring the call of their Prime minister Scott Morrison who said in the parliament that "what we want is more learning in schools and less activism". According to the government's 2018 emissions projections report, Australia has already achieved its 2030 emissions reduction target of 26-28% less emissions than in 2005. The government expects Australia will exceed its 2030 target. As of February,
1260-572: Is the minister for getting electricity prices down and that is a core focus of my government..." Morrison committed to remaining in the Paris Agreement settled under the Abbott and Turnbull governments, but promised a greater focus on reduction of energy prices. He described coal as remaining "a key source of keeping electricity prices down and keeping the lights on, and I intend for it to stay there". The Morrison government did not commit to replacing
1330-647: The 2019 Election . With the commencement of the Morrison government, Josh Frydenberg replaced Julie Bishop as the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party and replaced Morrison as Treasurer in the First Morrison Ministry , while Marise Payne took over from Bishop as Foreign Minister . Frydenberg and Payne remained in their posts in the Second Morrison Ministry , which was notable for including Ken Wyatt as Minister for Indigenous Australians –
1400-402: The 2019 Federal Budget would be brought forward a month to 2 April. "We will be handing down a budget and it will be a surplus budget. It will be a budget which is the product of the years of hard work of our government," Morrison said. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the budget in a speech to parliament on the night of 2 April. The budget forecast a small surplus of $ 7.1 billion in
1470-451: The 2022 federal election on 10 April 2022, to be held on 21 May. After the majority of votes had been counted on election night, it became clear that the Coalition had no path to forming government. Morrison conceded the election, also announcing he would step down as leader of the Liberal Party. Labor leader Anthony Albanese was sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia on 23 May 2022. The Liberal-National Coalition won office under
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#17328558053641540-598: The Federal Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia , by hearing less complex cases for them and freeing those Courts to deal only with more complex cases. The Federal Circuit Court dealt with approximately 95% of migration and bankruptcy applications filed in the federal courts. Approximately 90% of the Court's workload was in the area of family law. The Court also deals with nearly 80% of all family law matters filed in
1610-541: The Federal Magistrates Court of Australia or the Federal Magistrates Service , was an Australian court with jurisdiction over matters broadly relating to family law and child support , administrative law , admiralty law , bankruptcy , copyright , human rights , industrial law , migration , privacy and trade practices . The Court was created to deal with the increasing workload of
1680-541: The Goods and Services Tax applied to feminine hygiene products, will be removed as of 1 January 2019. The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry was handed down in February, with 76 recommendations. There were only five remaining sitting days in Parliament, so there is little time for a legislative response before the election. Labor has indicated that it intends to work with
1750-679: The Liberal Party of Australia , between 2018 and 2022. The Morrison government commenced on 24 August 2018, when it was sworn in by the Governor-General of Australia . It was composed of members of the Liberal – National Coalition and succeeded the Abbott (2013–2015) and Turnbull (2015–2018) coalition governments in office, competing against the Australian Labor Party as the major Opposition party. Nationals Leader Michael McCormack
1820-637: The Manus Regional Processing Centre ) and Nauru (in the Nauru Regional Processing Centre ), which was partly brought to fruition with the passing of the "Medevac bill" early in 2019. Turnbull's quitting of Parliament also contributed to the defection of two of the Coalition's MPs to the crossbenches , which reduced the Coalition to a minority on the floor of Parliament. National Party MP Kevin Hogan had threatened to move to
1890-760: The Marshall Islands , French Polynesia , Niue and the Cook Islands . The "pivot to the Pacific" has been read as a way of undermining Chinese influence in the region. At the Pacific Islands Forum in August 2019 the 'Pivot to the Pacific' was severely undermined by Morrison's intransigence on the topic of climate change. In the face of an existential threat to those Morrison refers to as "family", Morrison refused to offer more than tokenism. The "very insulting and condescending" behaviour offered by Morrison comes as
1960-511: The 2019 election, widely attributed to the low chances of the Morrison government being re-elected. Morrison had been Treasurer in the Turnbull government, and was succeeded by Josh Frydenberg in the role. In September, Treasurer Frydenberg announced that the government would deliver a smaller budget deficit than forecast for 2017–18, and that the budget was on track to return to balance by 2019–20. The Final Budget Outcome deficit of $ 10.1 billion
2030-527: The 85-member party room, and quit her position as Foreign Minister to go to the backbench. Dutton committed to serving in and supporting the Morrison government, while Turnbull and Bishop were disaffected by the results of the leadership challenge. A week after losing the leadership, Turnbull formally tendered his resignation from federal parliament. He became a trenchant critic of his successor Scott Morrison and backed independent candidates to replace Liberals in subsequent by-elections and elections. Bishop told
2100-457: The ABC reported that "tensions between the Prime Minister and the colleagues campaigning to oust him are heading to a showdown." A spill called by two WA backbenchers failed to raise the numbers for a change in leadership, however leaking and backgrounding against Abbott continued, though polling for the Coalition began to improve. In September 2015, Malcolm Turnbull ended speculation by launching
2170-662: The Act as the Federal Circuit Court of Australia Act 1999 . Its first judicial officers were appointed in 2000; it first applications were filed on 23 June 2000 and the Court's first sittings were conducted on 3 July 2000 in Adelaide , Brisbane , Canberra , Melbourne , Newcastle , Parramatta and Townsville . On 12 April 2013, in recognition of its increased jurisdiction and its role as an intermediate court servicing regional centres as well as capital cities throughout Australia, it
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2240-640: The Australian people, the parliament and his government. He also announced the establishment of a National Redress Scheme for victims of child sexual abuse; an Office of Child Safety within the Department of Social Services; and a National Centre of Excellence to raise awareness and understanding of the impacts of child sexual abuse, to deal with the stigma, to support help seeking and guide best practice for training and other services. Morrison brought forward aged care funding by $ 90 million, mainly focusing on regional areas. On 16 September 2018, Morrison revealed that
2310-609: The Australia–Indonesia Business Forum and met with President Joko Widodo on his first overseas visit as prime minister. The Morrison government and Indonesia announced the substantive conclusion of negotiations on the Indonesia -Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) on 31 August 2018. Morrison has signalled that his government could accept New Zealand's offer to accept refugees detained by Australia on Manus and Nauru if they were subject to
2380-679: The Budget to surplus; instituted the Royal Commission into trade union governance and corruption ; founded the Medical Research Future Fund ; produced White Papers on Developing Northern Australia and the Agricultural Competitiveness ; and promised a referendum to recognise indigenous Australians in the Constitution. Treasurer Joe Hockey delivered two Budgets, the first focused on expenditure reduction measures, but faced
2450-472: The Coalition to a narrow victory at the 2016 Election , and resigned in the midst of a challenge to his leadership by Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton in 2018. Turnbull then quit Parliament, plunging the Coalition into minority government following the 2018 Wentworth by-election . Elected leader of the Liberals over Dutton in the 2018 spill, Morrison then restored the Coalition to majority government at
2520-438: The Court between 2014 and 2020, and Barbara Baker , now Governor of Tasmania , who served on the Court from 2008 to 2021. Morrison government Member for Cook (2007–2024) Prime Minister of Australia ( International trips ) Royal Commissions Elections [REDACTED] The Morrison government was the federal executive government of Australia , led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison of
2590-854: The Deputy PM tells an Australian business group that Pacific Islanders will survive "because many of their workers come here to pick our fruit". The Indonesia–Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) was signed by the Trade Minister Simon Birmingham in March 2019. Australia ratified the agreement in November 2019 (alongside CEPAs with Peru, Hong Kong and China) and Indonesia followed suit in February 2020, with its provisions coming into effect in April 2020. The agreement secured greater access for Australian agriculture and education into
2660-606: The Family Court of Australia) deals with family law matters. Division 2 (a continuation of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia) deals with family law, migration and general federal law matters. Only three people have served as Chief Judge or Chief Federal Magistrate. All three have subsequently (or concurrently) held the office of Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia. They are: Former judges include folk singer turned lawyer and judge, Judy Small , who served on
2730-635: The House of Representatives was reduced to one seat. Turnbull's ousting of Abbott had divided the Liberal Party rank and file and tensions continued in the parliamentary Party. In April 2018, the government reached the 30-consecutive-Newspoll-losses benchmark Turnbull had used to unseat Abbott. The government suffered by-election losses in July 2018. Dissent from conservative MPs over issues such as energy prices grew during Turnbull's final months. On 21 August, ahead of his 39th consecutive Newspoll loss, Turnbull announced
2800-457: The Indonesian market. In an historic address to the Australian Parliament following the ratification of the agreement, Indonesian President Joko Widodo welcomed the pact and said that Australia is Indonesia's closest friend, while calling on the two democracies to battle against identity politics, improve human rights, foster greater tolerance and stop terrorism. Morrison said in reply "We now have
2870-591: The Liberal candidate. The seat of Wentworth also returned to the Liberals with the election of former diplomat Dave Sharma . Morrison was sworn in as prime minister on 24 August 2018, by the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove , in a ceremony at Government House . The newly elected Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Josh Frydenberg was the only other minister sworn in, as Treasurer . Morrison told
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2940-543: The Morrison government announced that it was taking its energy bill to the election, as it would likely be amended to prevent government funding of new coal-fired power stations. Morrison has allocated $ 2bn over 10 years to the Abbott government-era Emissions Reduction Fund, renaming it the Climate Solutions Fund. A project that is expected to benefit from the Climate Solutions Fund is the Tasmanian Battery of
3010-590: The Nation hydro-electric project. The government has endorsed the Snowy 2.0 hydro-electric project, a proposal of the Turnbull government. Morrison changed the age at which Australians can receive the age pension back to 67, from an age of 70, which had been government policy since the 2014 Australian federal budget . In September 2018, the base Newstart rate was raised by $ 2.20 per week, but further increases to Newstart have been ruled out by Morrison, who has stated that it
3080-509: The Queensland Criminal Code. The method of funding non-government schools was changed from using census data to using parental tax information; to take effect in 2020. On 20 September, Morrison announced a $ 4.6 billion funding deal over 10 years starting from 2020 for Catholic and Independent schools as a peace deal with two non-government sectors, after they bitterly opposed the Coalition's 2017 school funding changes. The agreement
3150-696: The United Kingdom and India . In the Indo-Pacific region, Morrison launched the Pacific Step-Up initiative to increase engagement with Pacific Island nations, and revived the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue with Japan, India and United States. He also signed the AUKUS trilateral security pact with the United Kingdom and the United States to increase defence co-operation. The period was marked by
3220-526: The crossbench if Turnbull was ousted as Prime Minister. On 27 August 2018, three days after Morrison succeeded Turnbull as leader, Hogan confirmed that he would sit on the crossbench, while remaining a member of the National Party and providing confidence and supply to the government. The loss of Turnbull's seat together with the subsequent defection of the Liberal Member for Chisholm Julia Banks to
3290-441: The crossbench on 27 November, reduced the government's numbers to 73. Banks made the announcement while Morrison was announcing a timetable for Budget surplus in 2019. She told Parliament her former Party had "changed largely due to the actions of the reactionary and regressive right wing who talk about and to themselves rather than listening to the people." The Guardian reported that the move undercut Morrison's efforts to stabilise
3360-464: The crossbench to extend the sitting days for Parliament, however, Christopher Pyne, speaking for the government, has pointed out that these laws are complex and should not be rushed through. Morrison said the government would "continue to consolidate the budget", but its priorities for spending included additional school and hospital funding, affordable medicines and the national disability insurance scheme. In November, Morrison and Frydenberg announced
3430-408: The decade and offered one-off payments for nearly 4 million welfare recipients to cover the cost of energy prices, which Labor supported. Labor's budget reply differed from the government most notably with a $ 2.3 billion proposal to cover medical imaging, consultation and medicines' costs for cancer patients. Overall, Labor had approximately $ 200 billion more funding than the Coalition to utilise over
3500-462: The decade; as it proposed more revenue raising, including scaling back negative gearing and abolishing cash refunds for excess franking credits , policies which were vociferously opposed by the government. Morrison shifted Marise Payne from the Defence Portfolio to the role of Minister for Foreign Affairs , following the resignation of Julie Bishop from the role. He visited Jakarta for
3570-501: The existing renewable energy target with anything when it expires in 2020, stating that it will not be needed to meet emissions reduction targets. The government has implemented the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission 's review recommendations into electricity prices by asking energy retailers to introduce a default market offer for households and small businesses, which would be standard across all retailers. This
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#17328558053643640-613: The federal courts. It is also intended to replace (in part) the federal jurisdiction with which state courts have been invested under the Judiciary Act 1903 . The Court was established on 23 December 1999 by the Australian Government as the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia , as a result of royal assent of the Federal Magistrates Act 1999 (Cth) . The Court was known as the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and
3710-544: The first Aboriginal Australian to sit in Federal Cabinet – and seven women members, which was the largest number of women Cabinet members in Australian history. In economic affairs , after producing the lowest federal budget deficit in a decade, Treasurer Frydenberg predicted a small surplus in the 2019 Federal Budget , however the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a dramatic increase in government expenditure and
3780-416: The floor of the House of Representatives earlier in the year when it rejected holding a vote on a commission. In relation to disability funding, the government announced price increases of up to 22 per cent for NDIS service providers, though it was criticised for a $ 1.6 billion under-spend on the scheme in the budget. Labor argued the under-spend was due to the government's desire for a surplus budget, though
3850-513: The free trade agreement on hold, though it was eventually signed in Jakarta in March 2019. In December 2018, Morrison announced Australia has recognised West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel but will not immediately move its embassy from Tel Aviv. Ahead of the 2018 APEC Forum in PNG , the Morrison government announced increased defence co-operation with Pacific nations including a plan to jointly develop
3920-425: The government and project a plan for the next election. Banks promised confidence and supply to the government. She told Fairfax Media that she was prepared to refer Turnbull's challenger Peter Dutton to the High Court over his eligibility to sit in Parliament, a move that would further reduce the government's numbers on the floor of the House. Banks ran as an independent in the subsequent 2019 Election, but lost to
3990-406: The government countered that by arguing no one who needed care would be neglected and that the scheme was responding to actual demand. In response to the 2018 Australian strawberry contamination , Morrison announced an increase in the maximum jail term for the federal offence relating to contaminating food from 10 to 15 years. However, when a woman was arrested for the crime, she was charged under
4060-494: The leadership of Tony Abbott in the 2013 Australian federal election in which Abbott defeated the second Rudd government and ended six years of Labor government . Abbott had sought election on a platform promising to: restore stability after Labor infighting; reduce wasteful spending and restore Budget surpluses; abolish the Labor government's carbon and mining taxes; halt the seaborne people smuggling of asylum seekers; build infrastructure; prioritise indigenous affairs; and run
4130-444: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Federal_magistrate&oldid=932823205 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Federal Magistrates Court The Federal Circuit Court of Australia , formerly known as
4200-441: The move was in response to public disgust at the repeated rolling of Prime Ministers over the preceding decade. Turnbull's resignation necessitated the 2018 Wentworth by-election . The Turnbull government had won the 2016 federal election with a single seat majority in the House of Representatives (76 seats out of 150). Turnbull nevertheless refused to campaign for his successor Liberal candidate Dave Sharma . The by-election
4270-558: The press that his government would return stability and unity to the country. National Party Leader Michael McCormack continued as Deputy Prime Minister. On 26 August, Morrison announced that Senator Marise Payne would succeed the resigning Julie Bishop as Foreign Minister . Peter Dutton retained his job as Home Affairs Minister , but had his responsibilities split to separate out the Immigration portfolio, with that job going to David Coleman . Turnbull supporter Christopher Pyne replaced Senator Payne as Defence Minister and Steve Ciobo
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#17328558053644340-401: The upcoming financial year (2019–20), though it was technically in deficit as the existing financial year came to a close. The leading statements made were a cash rebate targeted toward lower and middle-income earners, with the Coalition promising to double the low and middle income tax offset it offered workers in the previous year's budget, giving voters on incomes between $ 50,000 and $ 90,000
4410-414: The world. In February 2022, the Morrison government announced a re-opening of borders to international tourist travel. By the fourth Frydenberg Budget in March 2022 ahead of the 2022 Election , Australia’s unemployment rate was at 4% and projected to drop to 3.75%, its lowest figure in 50 years. In trade and international affairs, the Morrison government concluded free trade agreements with Indonesia ,
4480-517: Was Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from the formation of the Morrison government until June 2021. He was replaced as Leader of the Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister by Barnaby Joyce . Scott Morrison was Treasurer in the Turnbull government and became Prime Minister following the resignation of Malcolm Turnbull in 2018. The Coalition had been led to government at the 2013 Election by Tony Abbott , however Malcolm Turnbull became Prime Minister by challenging Abbott in 2015. Turnbull then led
4550-474: Was $ 19.3bn smaller than predicted, and the smallest recorded since the Global Financial Crisis . The result had been assisted by larger tax intakes and less spending on social security than expected. The Treasurer credited the result to the Coalition's economic management with real spending growth down to its lowest level in half a century. In October 2018, The Economist described Australia as possessing "the world’s most successful economy". The " tampon tax ":
4620-411: Was emotional at the announcement of the commission, paying tribute to his brother-in-law who has multiple sclerosis . The announcement was met with praise from Labor leader Bill Shorten , whose party had supported the idea in the past, as well as from Greens senator Jordon Steele-John , who had spent the previous year agitating for the government to support the policy and had heckled the government on
4690-414: Was held on 20 October 2018, and independent candidate Kerryn Phelps was elected, with a swing of almost twenty percent away from the Liberals . It was the first time since the inaugural 1901 election that the seat had not been represented by the Liberals, its predecessors, or party defectors. One of Phelps' campaign promises was to bring more humane treatment of asylum seekers held on Manus Island (in
4760-473: Was renamed the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and its judicial officers received the title "Judge" instead of "Federal Magistrate". In 2021, the Morrison government introduced legislation merging the Federal Circuit Court with the Family Court of Australia to form the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia , effective from 1 September 2021. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia comprises two divisions: Division 1 (a continuation of
4830-438: Was selected for the Defence Industry role. Simon Birmingham took over Mr Ciobo's former job as Trade Minister. Melissa Price was promoted into Cabinet and as Environment Minister. Angus Taylor was given the Energy portfolio. Dan Tehan became Education Minister. Deposed Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce , who had been previously ousted by Turnbull, was appointed as Special Envoy for Drought Assistance and Recovery. The Ministry
4900-566: Was sworn in on 28 August 2018. On 17 December 2018, Andrew Broad resigned over a sex scandal. On 19 January 2019, Kelly O'Dwyer , Minister for Women, Jobs and Industrial Relations, announced that she would not be contesting the upcoming election as her two children would be approaching primary school age and she wanted to give her and her husband the best opportunity for a third child. Within one week, Human Services Minister Michael Keenan and Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion also announced that they would not recontest their seats at
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