Cory Bernardi considers rejoining Coalition and leaving parliament before term expires

South Australian senator reportedly weighing up how he can best be 'effective' in the parliament

Cory Bernardi has told colleagues he is considering quitting parliament amid speculation he could rejoin the Liberal party.

The Guardian understands the South Australian senator, who quit the Liberals in 2017 to form the Australian Conservatives party, is closely considering his future, and has canvassed the option of leaving the Senate before his term expires in 2022.