By Brittany Chain and Daniel Piotrowski for Daily Mail Australia
Published: 07:00 BST, 26 May 2019 | Updated: 07:01 BST, 26 May 2019
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Julie Bishop and Tony Abbott have both been overlooked for the role as Australia's next ambassador to the United States.
The role has been filled by Joe Hockey since 2016, but ahead of his return to Australia the former prime minister and former foreign minister were both believed to be in contention to make the move to Washington.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed he would be recommending NSW Senator Arthurt Sinodinos for the role as he announced his cabinet on Sunday afternoon.
Senator Sinodinos is a former cabinet minister and was a chief of staff to John Howard before he was forced to step away from parliament after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is believed to have appointed NSW senator Arthur Sinodinos (pictured) to the role
The position is widely considered Australia's top international post, and draws an estimated salary of $360,000.
Mr Hockey congratulated Mr Sinodinos for the appointment, stating he would 'do a terrific job'.
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten previously suggested if elected he would consider Ms Bishop for the role.
'She's a good person and we can't waste talent,' Mr
