Shadow cabinet of Australia

If the opposition forms government, such as through winning a federal election, it is typical for members of the shadow ministry to retain the same portfolio.

[1] The role of the shadow ministry in making opposition policy has varied.

[3] In May 1965, the Australian Labor Party Caucus voted to establish a formal shadow ministry of 25 members.

[4] This replaced an earlier "opposition executive" consisting of 14 members.

[6] As of July 2019[update], ordinary shadow ministers were entitled to either a 20 or 25 percent loading on top of the base parliamentary salary.