McCormack in ‘trouble’ if PM unilaterally dumps McKenzie

Michael McCormack is looking at “all sorts of trouble” if Prime Minister Scott Morrison acts unilaterally to sack embattled Nationals minister Bridget McKenzie, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says. The deputy Nationals leader is under pressure to resign from her post as well as step down from the frontbench over her handling of a $100 million grants program which saw the government hand cash to sporting groups and clubs in marginal seats ahead of the May election. Mr Morrison referred the issue to his department secretary Philip Gaetjens on Friday. Mr Clennell said sacking a minister from the Coalition’s junior partner was not simple and could create a domino effect. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au