Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reshuffling ministerial roles ahead of election - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shaken up several political portfolios, including immigration and housing, ahead of the coming election.

Clare O’Neil and Andrew Giles have been axed from the home affairs ministry and replaced with Tony Burke - who also took over immigration and multicultural affairs.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says this refresh follows a disappointing week in the polls for Albanese.

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