Labor MP Ed Husic (L) has become the first Muslim sworn into a federal government frontbench. Source: AAP
AMONG the oaths, photographs and backslapping at Labor's latest ministerial swearing-in ceremony, a cultural milestone was passed for Australia's parliament.
Ed Husic, named parliament secretary to the prime minister and for broadband on Monday, became the first Muslim sworn into a federal government frontbench.
A key supporter of Kevin Rudd, Mr Husic was elevated to the senior role at the expense of Andrew Leigh, who lost the role in the ministry reshuffle.
The milestone was acknowledged by Governor-General Quentin Bryce as she swore in Mr Husic and 24 of his Labor colleagues at a ceremony in Canberra.
"This is a wonderful day for multiculturalism, and everything it stands for in our country," Ms Bryce told Mr Husic, to roars of "Hear Hear!" from his Labor colleagues.
"I wish you all the best as you serve our country as parliamentary secretary."
Mr Husic became the first Muslim elected to federal parliament when he won the western Sydney seat of Chifley in 2010.
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