Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Peter Dutton announcing a frontbench reshuffle ahead of the Australian election - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Ahead of the Australian election, opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed some political shakeups - and named David Coleman for the key shadow foreign affairs portfolio.

The foreign affairs job was previously held by  Simon Birmingham, and a high number of frontbenchers were looking to claim the position for themselves.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Dutton is looking to make more key changes if he wins the election.

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