Reported at www.abc.net.au: Amanda Rishworth has been appointed as the new Minister for the NDIS following Bill Shorten’s retirement, while Anika Wells enters the cabinet, creating a gender-balanced frontbench for the first time.

Katy Gallagher adds the government services portfolio to her existing responsibilities, and Dr. Anne Aly will assist Rishworth in her new role.

The reshuffled ministry will be sworn in on Monday, allowing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to reiterate his government’s commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities.