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Former PM Scott Morrison may have breached cabinet confidence by briefing journalists during COVID pandemic, a senior public servant says

A senior public servant says former prime minister Scott Morrison may have breached the principles of cabinet confidence when briefing journalists during the COVID pandemic.

Attorney-general examines Morrison leaks

Attorney-general examines Morrison leaks

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's leaking of confidential cabinet information to two journalists is being examined by the Attorney-General's Department.

Scott Morrison’s secretive cabinet committee of one had hundreds of meetings, FOI documents suggest

Scott Morrison’s secretive cabinet committee of one had hundreds of meetings, FOI documents suggest

Exclusive: Transparency advocate Rex Patrick says body established by former PM with only one permanent member – Morrison – was ‘an abuse of process’

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Morrison probe seeks public submissions

The public submission period for the inquiry into the secret appointments of former prime minister Scott Morrison is open.

Scott Morrison tells Sky News he didn’t want to be drawn into ‘political circus’ over secret ministries

Former prime minister says he does not want to engage with those ‘having a big crack at me’ in first TV interview since revelations

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Delivery will determine the success of Albanese’s jobs summit

How Anthony Albanese delivers on the expectations his gesture politics have built up will be critical to the success of his two-term strategy of government.

Greens, coalition query Morrison inquiry

As former high court judge Virginia Bell prepares to inquire into Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments, questions are being asked about her powers.

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Does an inquiry into Morrison’s secret ministries risk taking focus off more pressing issues?

Does an inquiry into Morrison’s secret ministries risk taking focus off more pressing issues?

Albanese may be setting up a standoff over whether the former PM will cooperate but the greatest pitfall for Labor could be distraction

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The Loop: Scott Morrison's secret ministry inquiry, a massive drug bust in Sydney, a grim COVID-19 milestone and LastPass suffers a security breach

The Loop: Scott Morrison's secret ministry inquiry, a massive drug bust in Sydney, a grim COVID-19 milestone and LastPass suffers a security breach

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Former High Court judge Virginia Bell to investigate Morrison's secret ministries

Former High Court judge Virginia Bell to investigate Morrison's secret ministries

The government has appointed former High Court judge Virginia Bell to inquire into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison having himself secretly appointed to five ministries.

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PM says it would be ‘extraordinary’ if Scott Morrison didn’t cooperate with secret ministries inquiry

PM says it would be ‘extraordinary’ if Scott Morrison didn’t cooperate with secret ministries inquiry

Anthony Albanese announces details of new inquiry to be led by former high court justice Virginia Bell

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Albanese reveals details of Morrison ministry probe

Albanese reveals details of Morrison ministry probe

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed a former High Court justice to lead the inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments.

High Court judge to head Morrison inquiry

High Court judge to head Morrison inquiry

Former High Court judge Virginia Bell will head up an inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments with a report to be handed down in November.

Prime Minister appoints former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministries

Prime Minister appoints former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministries

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sets out the terms of an inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret power grab of several ministries.

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Anthony Albanese announces inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret appointments to various ministries — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus set out the terms of reference for an inquiry into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret appointments to various ministries.

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