The Government is reeling from the loss of another two frontbenchers this week, Christopher Pyne and Steve Ciobo.

They join former Deputy Leader Julie Bishop who is also heading for the exit, and she’s thrown a couple of parting shots on the way out.

Also, a bidding war is underway on domestic violence policy, and Scott Morrison took a surprising trip to Christmas Island.

Federal Political Editor at The West Australian Sarah Martin joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

01:01 Christopher Pyne retires

03:17 The Liberal women issue continues

07:23 A looming economic conundrum

09:54 Sarah Martin: The Cormann Bishop feud

14:52 Sarah Martin: Domestic violence funding

15:57 Sarah Martin: Abortion

20:08 Sarah Martin: The PM's Christmas Island trip

22:51 Question Time

30:52 SONG: Jump!