Morrison Adds Seventh Woman to Cabinet

Morrison Adds Seventh Woman to Cabinet
Senator for Western Australia Linda Reynolds in Canberra, Australia on July 7, 2014.Stefan Postles/Getty Images
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has added a record seventh woman to his cabinet after two senior Liberals announced they will leave parliament at the May federal election.

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne announced on Mar. 2 he will quit after 26 years in parliament, while Defence Industry Minister Steve Ciobo will go after 17 years.