Scott Morrison moves Christian Porter, Linda Reynolds and Peter Dutton in Cabinet reshuffle

Christian Porter and Linda Reynolds have been dumped from their senior ministerial positions, switched to other Cabinet roles as Scott Morrison seeks to stabilise his scandal-plagued government.

After weeks of shocking revelations about workplace culture and the treatment of women in federal politics, the Prime Minister has been forced to rearrange his front bench.

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton moves into the defence portfolio, a role he has long coveted.

Karen Andrews, formerly industry minister, has been promoted to replace Mr Dutton at Home Affairs.

“Karen has done an outstanding job in her role. She is a woman of great talent, great experience and great practicality,” Mr Morrison said.

Mr Porter moves from attorney-general to…