Opposition reshuffle sees Butler take on health portfolio

Australian opposition leader Anthony Albanese has reshuffled his shadow cabinet, swapping shadow health minister Chris Bowen with climate change and energy spokesman Mark Butler.

Mr Butler is a previous minister for aged care who oversaw the introduction of the consumer directed care model.

Julie Collins, who had responsibility for aged care, is moving to agriculture, with Victorian MP Clare O’Neill now spokesperson for senior Australians and aged care services.

NSW MP Ed Husic is the new innovation and industry spokesperson.

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