What are the roles of the shadow ministers?

Thanks for the question Jennifer. 

The shadow ministers are a group of opposition members who have responsibility for scrutinising – closely examining – the work of the government and individual ministers. Each shadow minister concentrates on the work of a particular minister and government department and also acts as the opposition spokesperson for the areas they are assigned.

In a room with green seats and carpet there is a large table at which sits a man in a suite. There are 5 rows of seats behind him occupied by men and women.

The opposition side of the House of Representatives.

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The opposition side of the House of Representatives.

In a room with green seats and carpet there is a large table at which sits a man in a suite. There are 5 rows of seats behind him occupied by men and women.

Penny Bradfield/DPS Auspic

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The Leader of the Opposition and members of the opposition in the House of Representatives.

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