It is a privilege to be asked to serve in the Albanese Cabinet as Minister for Aged Care and Sport.
I thank the Prime Minister for the opportunity to join his senior team to build a better, stronger, and fairer future for all Australians.
Millions of older Australians and their families rely on our aged care sector.
Our once-in-a-generation aged care reform will ensure all older Australians are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
We've delivered a nurse in every aged care home, more carers with more time to care and an historic wage increase to aged care workers.
There is still more to do as we deliver the Aged Care Act and I look forward to continuing this work with senior portfolio Minister Mark Butler.
Sport unites us, driving crucial health and social outcomes and as Minister for Sport I will continue to ensure that sport is inclusive, accessible and safe - from playground to podium.
Australia's sporting success on the world stage inspires us and I'll work hard to ensure the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games leaves a legacy for future generations that we can all be proud of.
I'd like to pay tribute to Minister Shorten and congratulate my colleagues Minister Gallagher, Minister Rishworth and Minister Aly on their appointments.
