Albanese to reshuffle ministry as Linda Burney and Brendan O’Connor announce retirement

Prime minister to announce remade cabinet on Sunday after two ministers announce intention to retire

Anthony Albanese has ended speculation about a ministerial reshuffle, announcing ministers Linda Burney and Brendan O’Connor will step down ahead of quitting politics at the next election,

Albanese returned from five days’ leave on Thursday to confirm the retirements and foreshadow he will unveil a reshuffled ministry on Sunday as a result.