Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced on Saturday a minor cabinet reshuffle, a day after replacing his defence minister.

Detailing the changes in Brisbane, Rudd said former assistant treasurer Chris Bowen would join the cabinet in a financial position.
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Brendan O'Connor would replace Bob Debus as minister of home affairs, Rudd said, and several other government figures would also take on new roles.
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