Australia prime minister announces cabinet reshuffle
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[SYDNEY] Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday announced a cabinet reshuffle following the resignations of two senior ministers.
Mr Morrison said Keith Pitt - a well-known supporter of nuclear power and the country's coal industry - will become Australia's minister for mining and resources.
David Littleproud, Australia's minister for drought, will combine that role with the responsibility of overseeing the country's A$60 billion (S$56 billion) agricultural sector.
The appointments come after Bridget McKenzie was forced to resign from her post as the minister of agriculture on Sunday, after an independent audit found money from a A$100 million sports development fund was used to target votes ahead of last year's federal election.
Matt Canavan resigned earlier this week as minister for mining and resources amid a fracture in the National Party - the junior partner in Mr Morrison's coalition government.
REUTERS
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