diff --git a/src/Illuminate/Foundation/Support/Providers/AuthServiceProvider.php b/src/Illuminate/Foundation/Support/Providers/AuthServiceProvider.php
index 880370a9639f..4fc90b7dec72 100644
--- a/src/Illuminate/Foundation/Support/Providers/AuthServiceProvider.php
+++ b/src/Illuminate/Foundation/Support/Providers/AuthServiceProvider.php
@@ -33,4 +33,14 @@ public function register()
     {
         //
     }
+
+    /**
+     * Get the policies defined on the provider.
+     *
+     * @return array
+     */
+    public function policies()
+    {
+        return $this->policies;
+    }
 }