Bridget McKenzie could be ‘sacked’ over sports scandal

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says he would “not be surprised” if Bridget McKenzie was “sacked” over the sports grants scandal. The Deputy Nationals Leader played down her links to a sporting club that received $36,000 from a controversial funding program she oversaw. A spokesman for Senator McKenzie said the membership did not have to be declared, because it was a “gift” from the club – valued at less than $300. “The prime minister’s patience is getting tested at the moment with this latest revelation,” Mr Clennell said. “And while he was of a mind to back Bridget McKenzie earlier in the week and he’s kind of standing ground on the issue at the moment. “There wouldn’t want to be many revelations for McKenzie like this or it might be a situation of Mr Morrison having a discussion with Michael McCormack and Bridget McKenzie falling on her sword. “I would not be surprised to see Bridget McKenzie sacked over this affair.”