Christopher Pyne set to get defence portfolio under Turnbull
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Education minister Christopher Pyne.
Christopher Pyne is set to become defence minister in the Turnbull government, it has been reported.
Mr Pyne, who backed Malcolm Turnbull for the leadership on Monday, will spearhead the coalition's efforts to retain seats in South Australia based on major defence projects such as submarines.
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