Stephen Jones has been named as a member of Anthony Albanese's new government in the outer ministry.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The Whiltam MP was appointed as the Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services on May 31.
He took to social media to share the news.
"It's a great honour to be appointed Assistant Treasurer and Financial Services in the Albanese Labor Government," he said in a Tweet.
The MP was re-elected in the Whitlam seat this month, and has held the seat since 2010.
The Labor party formed a majority government on May 31 with 76 seats, then claimed victory in Gilmore later today, which has brought the total to 77.
The Prime Minister's newly formed government also has a record number of women - 10 in cabinet, 13 in the ministry and 19 on the frontbench.
Read more:
Mr Jones also said he looked forward to working with women in nearby areas to represent local issues.
"So glad to be working with these amazing women to represent the Illawarra[,] Southern Highlands and [the] South Coast," another Tweet said.
He welcomed Cunningham candidate Alison Byrne and gave a "welcome back" to re-elected member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips.
Mr Albanese said he was "proud to lead" the new government in a live cross in Canberra on May 31.
"This is an exciting team," he said.
"It's a team which is overflowing, I think, with talent, with people who are absolutely committed to making a difference as ministers and assistant ministers in my government."
The frontbench will be sworn in at 9.30am on June 1.
Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can access our trusted content:
- Bookmark our website
- Follow us on Twitter
- Follow us on Google News
Make sure you are signed up for our breaking news and regular newsletters