Barnett confirms Nalder will remain in Cabinet despite conflict of interest claims

Premier Colin Barnett has confirmed Finance Minister Dean Nalder will remain on the front bench despite conflict of interest claims against him.

Mr Nalder came under fire in recent days for both his failure to disclose an investment in the company Metier Asia and conflict of interest claims related to a car leasing company in which he has an interest.

He has also been questioned over a meeting with the Chinese consul-general in Perth, which was attended by the chief executive of Metier Asia, Darryll Ashworth.

Mr Barnett is due to announce a minor Cabinet reshuffle and a replacement for outgoing Sports Minister Terry Waldron.

While he has not disclosed many details of the changes, Mr Barnett has confirmed there will only be one incoming minister, meaning Mr Nalder will stay in Cabinet.

It is not known if Mr Nalder will retain the finance portfolio.

Mr Barnett said he had carefully examined Mr Nalder's assets and investments.

"He was a prominent and successful business person so he brings that with him," he said.

"But he has not sought to get personal gain from his position as a minister.

"[Regarding] some of the attempts to draw his involvement into companies owned by relatives, I mean that is not a conflict of interest, that is beyond any definition of conflict of interest."

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Barnett confirms Nalder will remain in Cabinet despite conflict of interest claims