In brief
- Charlton will also serve as Cabinet Secretary and work on AI, tech, and the digital economy.
- The appointment comes as Australia prepares major crypto regulation reforms.
- Draft legislation is expected to be released later this year.
Australia has appointed Andrew Charlton as Assistant Minister for Science, Technology, and the Digital Economy, alongside his new role as Cabinet Secretary, as the government moves to cement its agenda on regulating digital assets and modernizing the tech sector.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the appointment on Monday, saying Charlton’s economic credentials and international experience made him “exceptionally qualified” for the dual role.
“His policy role will be to particularly work with…
May 13 2025
