Tanya Plibersek has admitted she was ‘surprised’ to be saddled with the environment ministry instead of her expected education post.
The former Labor deputy leader has been touted as a leadership rival to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese since he took over the party in 2019.
The environment and water portfolio was seen as a demotion after she was shadow education minister for six years until the May 21 election.
Former Labor deputy leader Tania Plibersek said her appointment as environment minister, widely seen as a demotion, was a surprise but continued to insist she is delighted with the job
That department went to Jason Clare, who was seen as being rewarded for a strong election campaign where Ms Plibersek did not feature prominently.
Ms Plibersek argued for the importance of…
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