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Australian PM unveils government reshuffle
0 Comments | AFP, June, 2009
BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) — Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced a reshuffle of his government on Saturday after his former defence minister was forced to step down in disgrace.
The highest profile of Rudd's new appointments was that of former trade union boss Greg Combet, who became minister for defence personnel, material and science, as well as the assistant minister for climate change.
Combet, 51, who has been serving as a parliamentary secretary, is a rising political star who was elected to parliament just 18 months ago at the same time Rudd came to power.
"This reshuffle underlines the government's continued commitment to its core priorities (including) nation building for recovery... and getting on with the task of strengthening Australia's...
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