Bridget McKenzie resigns following sports rorts affair

PM confirmed departure of deputy leader of the Nationals after receiving advice from his department

Bridget McKenzie has resigned from the ministry in an effort to stem the rolling controversy and political damage over sports grants before the opening of the 2020 parliamentary session this week.

Scott Morrison confirmed the departure of the besieged deputy leader of the Nationals late on Sunday after receiving advice from his departmental head and former chief of staff, Phil Gaetjens, and after a meeting with the governance committee of cabinet.

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