Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has made a number of changes to his Shadow Ministry, including the promotion of just-appointed Senator Patrick Dodson
The changes are as a result of the parliamentary retirement of Gary Gray, (Brand-WA), who held the posts of Shadow Minister for Resources and Shadow Minister for Northern Australia.
The Resources portfolio goes to Jason Clare, (Blaxland-NSW). He will be assisted by new Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources, Jim Chalmers, (Rankin-Qld).
Shayne Neumann, (Blair-Qld), becomes Shadow Minister for Northern Australia.
The new Shadow Minister for Regional Communications will be Stephen Jones, (Throsby-NSW).
Senator Dodson (WA) becomes Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader. He took up his Senate seat three days ago.
Media statement from the Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten.
