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Senator Marise Payne’s tenure as acting Defence Minister has been extended as a result of a prolonged period of medical leave for Linda Reynolds.
Late last month, the federal government announced that Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds would take a period of medical leave in response to advice from her cardiologist relating to a pre-existing medical condition.
The minister had also been admitted to hospital for medical treatment.
Minister Reynolds was expected to return to her ministerial duties this month, however, her leave has now been extended to 2 April upon new medical advice.
Accordingly, Foreign Minister Marise Payne will continue serving as acting Defence Minister until Minister Reynolds returns.
[Related: Reynolds to take medical leave, interim replacement announced ]
Charbel Kadib
News Editor – Defence and Security, Momentum Media
Prior to joining the defence and aerospace team in 2020, Charbel was news editor of The Adviser and Mortgage Business, where he covered developments in the banking and financial services sector for three years. Charbel has a keen interest in geopolitics and international relations, graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in politics and journalism. Charbel has also completed internships with The Australian Department of Communications and the Arts and public relations agency Fifty Acres.
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