One thing for which the current parliament has been notable - on both sides of the aisle - is its stability. Sunday’s cabinet reshuffle demonstrates one of Anthony Albanese’s key political strengths: keeping both his cabinet and his caucus together. (The defection of Senator Fatima Payman is a rare exception that proves the rule.)

The retirement of Linda Burney and Brendan O’Connor, and the demotion of two other poorly-performing ministers (Clare O’Neil and Andrew Giles) will strengthen the government. The important decision to return responsibility for ASIO to the Attorney-General’s portfolio - thereby reversing a serious mistake by the Turnbull government - will give greater cohesion to national........

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