Immigration Minister David Coleman takes indefinite personal leave, hands over duties

Australia's immigration minister has taken indefinite leave for personal reasons.

Minister for Immigration David Coleman Source: AAP

Despite standing aside from his cabinet role, David Coleman will continue to serve as the member for Banks in south-west Sydney.

The Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, will take on the additional ministerial duties in an acting capacity until his colleague is ready to return to the position.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed the reshuffle in a statement.

AAP