FEDERAL Fremantle Labor MP Josh Wilson has been promoted to outer Cabinet following a reshuffle by prime minister Anthony Albanese.

Mr Wilson will now be assistant minister for climate change under Chris Bowen. 

In a press statement, Mr Wilson said his focus would be on “laying the foundation” for renewable energy, including “generation, storage, transmission, transport, and efficiency, including through collaborative work with nations in our region”.

“There is no area of greater challenge and greater opportunity for Australia, and I relish the chance to work with communities around the country, with innovators and entrepreneurs, with businesses and clean energy advocates and civil society to continue the Albanese government’s sharp focus on the path to net zero, with cheaper energy, cleaner air, and a safe climate,” Mr Wilson said.

“Australia’s strongest and most sustainable future is to be a renewable energy superpower.” 

Mr Wilson replaces senator Jenny McAllister in the assistant minister role, as she was promoted to minister for skills and training. 

It’s the first cabinet reshuffle since in the government was elected in 2022. 

by KATHERINE KRAAYVANGER