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Bridget McKenzie resigns from frontbench over sports rort scandal

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Embattled Senator Bridget McKenzie.

Embattled Senator Bridget McKenzie. Source: AAP

Bridget McKenzie has given prime minister Scott Morrison her resignation as agriculture minister over sports funding decisions she made in her previous portfolio as sports minister. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement in Canberra on Sunday.

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Bridget McKenzie has given prime minister Scott Morrison her resignation as agriculture minister over sports funding decisions she made in her previous portfolio as sports minister. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement in Canberra on Sunday.

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