First two Muslim ministers in the history of Australia-Who are they?

Ed Husic and Anne Aly are Australia's first Muslim government ministers. They recognised the symbolic significance of their appointments but insist they are focused on now using these roles to make a difference in the lives of Australians.

Dr Anne Aly and Ed Husic have become Australia's first two Muslim federal ministers.

The prime minister said his team was "far more representative than any government party room has ever been in our history. Source: SBS news

Ed Husic and Anne Aly were sworn into their positions during a ceremony at Government House on Wednesday using the Quran as they affirmed their commitment to the new positions.

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Ed Husic and Anne Aly have become the first Muslim ministers in Australia’s history. Source: SBS News


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Anne Aly becomes the first female of the Muslim faith to be sworn in as a federal minister. Source: Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH
Dr Anne Aly and Ed Husic have become Australia's first two Muslim federal ministers. The prime minister said his team was "far more representative than any government party room has ever been in our history", and he was working towards gender balance on his frontbench.

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