Arthur Sinodinos resigns as Assistant Treasurer, paving way for frontbench reshuffle

By James Massola and Michaela Whitbourn
Updated December 19 2014 - 10:08pm, first published 5:42pm
Senator Arthur Sinodinos has resigned as Assistant Treasurer. Photo: Andrew Meares
Senator Arthur Sinodinos has resigned as Assistant Treasurer. Photo: Andrew Meares

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is preparing to recast his front bench as soon as Sunday after Arthur Sinodinos resigned as Assistant Treasurer, with attention now turning to the future of Defence Minister David Johnston after a string of gaffes and missteps.