The Labour Party announced today that it is appointing Dr Lydia Abela as secretary of the party executive.
Dr Abela is the daughter-in-law of President George Abela.
The post of secretary of the executive was formally created by the party general conference, which ended on Sunday. The conference also abolished the post of party general secretary.
Dr Abela's appointment was made unanimously by the party executive following a nomination by party leader Joseph Muscat.
Dr Abela, 31, is a lawyer specialising in marital, civil, industrial and maritime law. She graduated seven years ago and has been active in the voluntary sector.
Dr Muscat said at a press conference said the PL was showing that women had an important role within the Labour Party.
Dr Abela said she was grateful for the confidence shown in her by Dr Muscat and the executive and felt privileged to be appointed to the new post.
She felt that the party was an inclusive movement and she would give her share for the movement to continue to grow.