Labor leader Anthony Albanese has announced portfolios for his shadow ministry, with former leadership team Bill Shorten and Tanya Plibersek remaining in the cabinet.
Mr Shorten has been handed the National Disability Insurance Scheme shadow minister position as well as for government services, while Ms Plibersek remains on education and training.
NSW senator Kristina Keneally will be Labor's first spokeswoman for home affairs on top of her deputy Senate leader role.
As expected, Queensland MP Jim Chalmers has been given the role of shadow treasurer from Chris Bowen, who has been given the health portfolio.
This is a wide step for Mr Bowen, who was central to the financial policies Labor took to the election - such as changes to franking credits and negative gearing.
The policies were the focus of the government's election campaign and were pivotal in Labor's loss.
Jim Chalmers.
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Mr Albanese says Dr Chalmers will lead an "effective team", which also includes ACT senator Katy Gallagher on finance and Stephen Jones with financial services.
"Our economic team I think is particularly strong," Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney on Sunday as he announced the new line-up.
Mr Albanese says Mr Bowen is "quite pleased" with his new role, as is Mr Shorten.
"He looks forward to it with enthusiasm and he will do the job well. He is an important part of our team," the new leader said about Mr Shorten.
Queensland MP Terri Butler will take on environment and water while Mark Butler is to remain on energy and climate change.
Catherine King - who had health for a record six years as a shadow minister - will now look after infrastructure, transport and regional development.
Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles remains on defence, while Senate leader Penny Wong will also stay with the foreign affairs portfolio.
Canberra-based MP Andrew Leigh, who was dumped from the shadow ministry in the post-election reshuffle, will become shadow assistant minister for Treasury and charities.
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