Tim Ayres among MPs tipped for promotion in Albanese reshuffle

Others under consideration include the assistant for multicultural affairs, Julian Hill, Tasmanian MP Rebecca White and Parramatta’s Andrew Charlton

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Labor insiders say assistant trade minister Tim Ayres’ move to sit out a previous promotion round in favour of female colleagues will all but guarantee him a spot in Anthony Albanese’s looming reshuffle.

The New South Wales senator and left faction powerbroker had been considered for elevation in mid-2024, but pushed for colleague Jenny McAllister to be promoted ahead of him.

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