Australian Government Appoints Pro-Crypto MP Andrew Charlton as Assistant Minister for Science, Technology, and the Digital Economy
Australia’s Labor Party has appointed Andrew Charlton, member for Parramatta, as Assistant Minister for Science, Technology, and the Digital Economy. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cited Charlton’s economic expertise as pivotal for shaping Australia’s digital future. The move signals a strategic push toward clearer cryptocurrency regulations.
Charlton will collaborate with Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation, but will focus specifically on digital assets. The appointment follows the ALP’s election victory over the conservative Coalition, with Albanese emphasizing the transformative potential of the digital economy on Australian livelihoods.