Australian Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie announced her resignation today after investment violations made the sports minister uncovered.

Bridget McKenzie, former Australian sports minister and vice president of the Australian National Party, has been trying to defend her political career for weeks after an independent audit found the amount of A $ 100 million (68). , $ 3 million) was used to entice voters before the 2019 election.

McKenzie is currently the agriculture minister, playing an important role in coping with drought and the wildfire crisis in Australia.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, of the Conservatives, once supported Mc Kenzie. However, his support dropped after McKenzie approved a $ 24,620 project to fund a shooting club, where she was also a member, exposed.

A report from the Australiacho Prime Minister and Cabinet Department found that McKenzie hid the shooting club membership, in violation of the minister's rules.

McKenzie said that although she accepted the report, the shooting club membership did not affect her decision.

Morrison was re-elected in May 2019 due to his strong commitment to investing in local sports. The scandal caused political difficulties for Morrison, when McKenzie was the vice president of the Australian National Party, Morrison's key ally. The opposition Labor party criticized Morrison over the scandal, saying that McKenzie was "a pawn".

The Australian National Audit Agency said 400 projects were invested, with more than 70% of the projects being completed without the supervision of a sports authority in Australia.