I note, as all did at the time, that this was publicly announced. and that all Ministries held were dissolved when Lab ministers were duly appointed and sworn in 3 weeks later.
did you also note that the Albanese ministry was initially 4 people holding all ministries?
its kinda normal practice when a new Gov wins the election.
but key to it all was that these were public, not secret, and were temporary holding positions until the full cabinet could be appointed.
