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Liberal Party leader Susan Ley has delivered the Coalition’s Shadow Ministry, naming Senator Anne Ruston and MP Phillip Thompson as Shadow Ministers for the disability sector.
Liberals Senator Anne Ruston assumes the roles of Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, while Phillip Thompson will act as Shadow Assistant Minister for the NDIS.
On the newly appointed role, Ms Ruston says being selected for the position is a privilege.
I look forward to adding the portfolio of disability and the NDIS to my responsibilities, and to working…on solutions to address these challenges together.
Senator Anne Ruston
Ms Ruston has been a Senator since 2012 and as a Cabinet Minister, held the positions of Minister for Families and Social Services, Women’s Safety and Manager of Government Business in the Senate, prior to the 2022 election.
As Mr Thompson, he is an ex-serviceman who was injured in Afghanistan. Minister Thompson says he is passionate about helping others overcome adversity to become the best versions of themselves, according to his website.
Since joining the Liberal Party in 2019, the former soldier has served as Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence, Defence Industry and Defence Personnel.
In a statement released by her office, Ms Ruston promised to hold the Labor Government to account on all decisions impacting the disability community.
“The Coalition will continue to focus on real outcomes to ensure all Australians have timely and affordable access to the care they need,” she says.