Ley shadow ministry

Ley shadow ministry

Shadow cabinet of Australia
Sussan Ley
Date formed28 May 2025
People and organisations
Opposition LeaderSussan Ley
Deputy Opposition LeaderTed O'Brien
No. of ministers42
Member partiesLiberalNational coalition
Status in legislatureOpposition
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History
Election2025
Legislature term48th
PredecessorDutton shadow ministry

The shadow ministry of Sussan Ley is the shadow cabinet of Australia since May 2025, serving in opposition to the Albanese government. The shadow ministry is the Opposition's alternative to the Albanese ministry, which was sworn in on 13 May 2025. The shadow ministry was first appointed by Sussan Ley following her election as Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition also on 13 May 2025.

The National Party was the Liberal Party's coalition partner until the 2025 federal election, and re-elected its party leader David Littleproud on 12 May 2025 after the election. Littleproud and senior Nationals members announced on 20 May 2025 that their party would break away from the Coalition and would not be part of the shadow ministry. A Liberal Party-only shadow ministry was to be announced a few days later. However, the Liberal-only shadow ministry did not eventuate, as the parties instead announced they were looking to negotiate a new Coalition deal. On 28 May, a new Coalition agreement was reached, and both parties would be in a Coalition opposition again. As a result, the shadow ministry would consist of both parties again.