Minister resigns

INDUSTRY, Science and Technology Minister Christian Porter has tendered his resignation after he was unable to provide more information on the blind trust established to pay his legal bills.

The Prime Minister revealed on Sunday that the former Attorney-general had “tendered his resignation and I have accepted it” after he was unable to provide more detail on his mystery benefactor.

He said his difficult decision was about “upholding” the ministerial guidelines.

Scott Morrison will appoint Angus Taylor as the acting Industry, Science and Technology Minister.