Australia’s Prime Minister Announces Cabinet Reshuffle for 2018

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to dignitaries and members of the Invictus Team Australia Squad at the official launch at Admiralty House on June 7, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Toby Zerna/Pool/Getty Images

SYDNEY–Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday named a new attorney general and promoted two junior lawmakers from rural Queensland state to his cabinet in a ministerial reshuffle for 2018.

Australian leaders often revamp cabinets before the start of a new year. However, Turnbull’s critics view the move as an attempt to salvage his leadership.