Women feature strongly in the new Cabinet.

Kevin Rudd has just revealed his new cabinet and the great news is that women feature strongly in his new line up. 

Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be responsible for two major portfolios - Industrial Relations and Education. 

Victorian MP Nicola Roxon keeps her portfolios Health and Ageing. 

Fellow Victorian Jenny Macklin will be Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. 

Tanya Plibersek will have responsibilities for Housing outside of the Cabinet, as well as leading the Office for the Status of Women. 

Penny Wong is one of the big movers and has been elevated to the climate change and ministry after stints as opposition spokesperson for workforce participation and spokesperson for accountability and corporate governance.

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