Share on Twitter Barnaby Joyce has announced a new ministry line-up, with members expected to be sworn in on Friday. Mr Joyce said the new cabinet is a "win for regional Australia", saying he is determined to ensure the National Party continues to "hear the issues of regional Australia". READ MORE "We continue on as we get ready in the next year for an election; and make sure the people of regional Australia are absolutely certain that the Nationals and the Liberals and the Coalition are in there, batting for them." Former Nationals minister Bridget McKenzie, who oversaw the so-called sports rorts scheme, will return to cabinet less than 18 months after being forced to resign for breaching ministerial standards.