The Albanese government has left a key diplomatic post vacant as it scrambles to secure hosting rights for a major UN climate ...

Taxpayers look likely to be hit for hundreds of millions of dollars to prop up two smelters — which happen to be owned by one of the world's most scandal-plagued multinationals.

With an election comes a shake-up of political staff and the Albanese government's second term is no exception. Here's some of the most high profile moves.