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Why Australia cannot simply move on from Scott Morrison’s many ministries

Despite the former PM’s burden-of-office plea for victimhood, his violation of Westminster conventions raises larger issues to be addressed

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022

Scott Morrison’s secret ministries: were they legal? And what happens next?

Albanese has sought legal advice on the matter while the Greens and crossbenchers say former PM should face a parliamentary investigation

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022

Scott Morrison's secret appointments nowhere to be found in reports about Governor-General

A quick glance through the Governor-General's regularly updated program reveals plenty of public activities. But the appointment of Scott Morrison to five secret ministries is nowhere to be found.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022

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The Ferguson Report: Scott Morrison increases unemployment by taking all the jobs

In his latest career move, former prime minister Scott Morrison has revealed he has joined Circus Oz, as a portfolio juggler.

The New Daily · Aug 19, 2022

‘Trashing democracy’: Australia gripped by scandal over ex-PM Scott Morrison’s secret jobs

A nation is struggling to understand how a prime minister could take on five ministerial roles without anyone knowing

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022

The Australian’s buried scoop on Morrison raises the question: who knew what, when?

Oz journalists criticised for sitting on dynamite revelations of grab for power for two years. Plus: journalism’s gender gap

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022

Australian conservatism succumbs to the same radical tendency as like-minded parties abroad

As bad as it is, Scott Morrison’s surreptitious circumvention of Australia’s parliamentary and Cabinet processes might have got worse.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2022

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Albanese Slammed Morrison’s Constant Jokes About His Dodgy Actions As ‘No Laughing Matter’

Anthony Albanese has slammed Scott Morrison for posting memes, comments and jokes about his multiple secret ministerial appointments.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 19, 2022

Russian embassy spokesperson suggests Australian government unwilling to support espionage-proof building – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

Morning mail: Timor-Leste plays China card, pensioners charged for antivirals, Bali bomber to go free

Friday: Timor-Leste president José Ramos-Horta may look to Beijing to secure a gas pipeline. Plus: where to holiday to escape a third La Niña

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

Scott Morrison Won’t Stop Making Jokes About His Secret Ministry Jobs Good God Man, Shut Up

Scotty from open mic night.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 18, 2022

Former resources minister Keith Pitt confirms to Q+A that Michael McCormack knew about Scott Morrison taking over his portfolio

Labor minister Murray Watt adds his name to those calling for former prime minister Scott Morrison to resign as former resources minister Keith Pitt tells Q+A Michael McCormack knew what Scott Morrison had done in 2021.

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022

Grattan on Friday: The Scott Morrison horror show has a way to run yet

It’s not breaking news that Scott Morrison has trouble with women. His “woman problem” was one factor in his election defeat.

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2022

Scott Morrison’s attempt at securing a legacy has blown up in his face

The strange secrets of Scott Morrison’s prime ministership revealed gave us a disturbing view of politics for which there is unlikely to be any fix.

The New Daily · Aug 18, 2022

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The Conversation · Aug 18, 2022

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Crossbencher Helen Haines on Morrison and integrity

The revelation that Scott Morrison secretly had himself appointed to five separate portfolios has triggered widespread outrage, just when the broader question of integrity has been a big political issue.

AAP · Aug 18, 2022

Ministry disclaimer changed in mid-2019

Documents tabled in parliament in 2019 show ministers in the Morrison government could be sworn in to other ministers' portfolios without being listed as such.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

Scott Morrison must resign immediately and try to salvage what remains of his shredded reputation

The governor general’s role in Morrison’s phantom ministry should be considered further, for the secrecy is troubling

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022

Scott Morrison apologises to Karen Andrews as senior National accuses former PM of breaching Coalition agreement

Nationals Senate leader Bridget McKenzie says Scott Morrison's explanation made no sense, as the former PM apologises to Karen Andrews.

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2022

Albanese says former PM owes apology to Australian people – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2022

Morning mail: wrongly imprisoned Indonesian boys plead for mercy, new emissions plan, Kabul mosque blast

Thursday: two children imprisoned as adult people smugglers ask attorney general to intervene. Plus: would you watch a 24 hour VR epic set in a rainforest?

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

Sydney news: Selection panelist and recruiter to front inquiry into Barilaro's lucrative trade appointment

MORNING BRIEFING: Today, the parliamentary inquiry into the John Barilaro US trade job saga will hear evidence from two new witnesses.

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2022

View from The Hill: Morrison reverts to type in an unconvincing defence

One of the more bizarre things Scott Morrison said in his hour-long, sometimes combative, Wednesday news conference was that he’d had a “wonderful” conversation with Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday.

The New Daily · Aug 17, 2022

Scott Morrison, backbencher, proves an old hand at making a stand

Former prime minister Scott Morrison is digging in. His refusal to concede fault is one of the standards of ministerial government.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

Planning for COVID-19 vaccine rollout left too late, Commonwealth failed to adequately engage states, damning review finds

The former Morrison government's planning for Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout was not "timely", it underestimated how difficult it would be to protect aged care and disability residents and failed to adequately engage with the states and territories before the rollout began, a damning review has found.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2022

Ten glaring inconsistencies in Scott Morrison’s bamboozling press conference

While attempting to explain why he appointed himself to five ministries in secret, the former PM raised more questions than answers

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