Another two of Scott Morrison's ministers could retire at the election, with reports suggesting Christopher Pyne and Steve Ciobo are next Auspol
Scott Morrison is facing two more potential resignations from his senior team weeks out from the federal election, amid speculation Christopher Pyne and Steve Ciobo are planning to retire.
Mr Ciobo, the defence industry minister and an 18-year parliamentary veteran, tweeted on Friday he was looking forward to travelling to Indonesia within days to sign a landmark free trade agreement.But The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Friday the Liberal National Party MP is ready to quit. A Queensland Liberal source told AAP he would be"surprised" if Mr Ciobo retired from parliament as he was currently very active in fundraising for the election campaign.South Australian Senator Simon Birmingham was asked on Friday if he expected any other frontbench colleagues to resign and he replied:"No."
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