Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled his new Cabinet with some unexpected appointments.

Peter Dutton, who caused the leadership spill last week, will stay on as Home Affairs Minister, while another woman will take on the role of Foreign Affairs Minister following Julie Bishop’s resignation Sunday morning.

While Barnaby Joyce has been appointed Special Envoy for Drought Assistance and Recovery.

In announcing his new ministry, Mr Morrison first made mention of the passing of US senator John McCain before paying tribute to Ms Bishop.

“I want to thank those that have been serving, in particular Julie Bishop, who I would have very much welcomed her continuing role in the ministry, but totally understand and respect the decision that she has made,” he said. “And she will make more comments about her own position in the weeks ahead. Julie has been an extraordinary. I consulted her ... in the process of forming this new team.

“She will be a passionate campaigner in every sense of the word. I'm sure many of us, especially my female colleagues, who look to her as a mental and great support and encourage us in our joint efforts.”

WA senator Matthias Cormann will remain as Finance Minister, as well as leader of government in the Senate while Christopher Pyne will continue in defence but a new role in the strategic end of the portfolio. He will be supported by Stephen Ciobo in the role of Minister for Defence.

Nigel Scullion will continue in the role of Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Christian Porter will remain as Attorney-General.

David Coleman has been appointed to the Minister of Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs.

Mitch Fifield will continue in the role of communications and the arts, Greg Hunt will continue Health Minister.

Matt Canavan will be continue in resources to the north of Australia, David Littleproud in agriculture and water resources.

Marise Payne, who was Defence Minister, has been given the Foreign Affairs portfolio.

“Marise has been part of the many engagements, particularly with our key allies, as must of events previously, and has participated with Julie Bishop in the two plus two and other engagements that we have had,” Mr Morrision said.

Kelly O'Dwyer will take on jobs and industrial relations, while retaining the role of Minister for Women.

Dan Tehan will be the new Education Minister, while Simon Birmingham, will take on trade, tourism, and investment.

WA’s Melissa Price is now Environment Minister. Angus Taylor is now the Energy Minister.

Josh Frydenberg, who is also now Deputy Liberal leader, is Treasurer, while Michaelia Cash has been given a new portfolio - small and family business, skills and vocational education.

WA’s Michael Keenan will be Human Services Minister.

Stuart Robert is now the new Assistant Treasurer. Alan Tudge is Urban Infrastructure and Population Minister.

Hasluck MP Ken Wyatt will remain as Indigenous Minister. Alex Hawke will be Special Minister of State.

Anne Ruston Assistant Minister for International Development.

Richard Colbeck Assistant Minister for Water and Agriculture.

Michelle Landry is Assistant Minister for Children while Sarah Henderson is the Assistant Minister for Social Services.

WA Senator Linda Reynolds is Assistant Minister for Home Affairs.

THE MORRISON CABINET:
Scott Morrison - Prime Minister

Michael McCormack - Deputy Prime Minister, Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development;

Josh Frydenberg - Treasurer

Peter Dutton - Home Affairs

Nigel Scullion - Indigenous Affairs

Bridget McKenzie - Regional Services, Sport, Local Government, Decentralisation

Christopher Pyne - Defence

Marise Payne - Foreign Affairs

Simon Birmingham - Trade, Tourism, Investment

Christian Porter - Attorney-General

Steve Ciobo - Defence Industry

Mitch Fifield - Communications; Arts

Mathias Cormann - Finance, Public Service

Melissa Price - Environment

Greg Hunt - Health

Matt Canavan - Resources and Northern Australia

David Littleproud - Agriculture; Water

Kelly O’Dwyer - Jobs, Industrial Relations and Women

Michaelia Cash - Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education

Karen Andrews - Industry, Science and Technology

Dan Tehan - Education

Paul Fletcher - Family and Social Services

Angus Taylor - Energy