I have the honour to inform the House that the Liberal Party of Australia has elected me as its leader and the honourable member for Farrer as deputy leader. The honourable member for Forde has been appointed Chief Opposition Whip and the honourable members for Durack and Grey as opposition whips. I understand the full list of my shadow ministry will be included in Hansard.

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SHADOW MINISTRY

Each box represents a portfolio. Shadow Cabinet Ministers are shown in bold type .