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Federal politicians react to Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments, Barnaby Joyce and David Littleproud defend former PM — as it happened

Scott Morrison says it was "necessary" for him to have additional powers while he was prime minister during the COVID-19 pandemic. Look back on how Wednesday unfolded.

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Was this man (a) crazy; (b) a delusional megalomaniac or (c) just a very ‘loose unit’?

Scott Morrison’s ministry collecting ways highlights what a loose unit he was as prime minister, and reinforces why we need to review the pandemic response.

The New Daily

Morrison liked to think he was unchained from orthodoxy – but was he actually unhinged from reality?

The revelation the former PM had five secret portfolios demonstrates his contempt for colleagues and the longstanding conventions that underpin Australia’s democracy

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Australia's former prime minister Scott Morrison defends secretly taking extra powers

The former prime minister defended his actions, saying they were a safeguard during the coronavirus pandemic and that he would have made the appointments public had he needed to use the powers.

WEKU

Scott Morrison made himself treasurer days before the 2021 budget

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison installed himself in five portfolios – including treasury – just days before the May 2021 budget.

The Conversation

Former Australian PM Morrison took on extra powers in secret

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of “trashing democracy” after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he arranged to have himself quietly appointed to five ministerial roles without the knowledge of many other lawmakers or the public

The Independent UK

Former home affairs minister Karen Andrews calls on Scott Morrison to resign from parliament over secret power grab, as former PM apologises

A senior Liberal frontbencher says former prime minister Scott Morrison must quit parliament, after learning her role was jointly controlled by him without her knowledge or that of the nation's top intelligence officials.

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Barnaby Joyce says ‘nothing illegal done’ by former PM amid calls to resign – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Paul Bongiorno: Scott Morrison’s ‘frightening’ secret ministry trashed democratic conventions

Scott Morrison having himself secretly appointed as health, finance and resources minister is more than weird and bizarre – it is a frightening revelation.

The New Daily

Morrison defends ministerial intervention

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has defended his move to be sworn into a number of portfolios, saying the pandemic was an unprecedented time.

AAP

Scott Morrison accused of ‘bias’ in blocking Pep-11 gas permit using extraordinary ministerial powers

PM alleged to have ‘predetermined’ application after project was blocked despite recommendation to the contrary by national petroleum administrator

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Morrison's passion for control trashed conventions and accountability

The only credible explanation for Scott Morrison personally installing himself, as an undisclosed ministerial partner, in several portfolios is the former prime minister’s passion for control.

The Conversation

Scott Morrison faces probe over secret ministry claims as government seeks legal advice

Former prime minister declines to comment as Peter Dutton and other senior ministers say they were ‘not aware’ of appointments

The Guardian - AU

What we know about Scott Morrison secretly appointing himself to three ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic

Governor-General David Hurley has confirmed that former prime minister Scott Morrison was appointed to additional portfolios during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know.

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The New Daily

Morrison’s sharp answer to criticism he ‘trashed’ democracy

Scott Morrison has given a curt response to criticism that he "trashed" the democratic process by being secretly sworn into other portfolios while PM.

The Conversation

Explainer: Scott Morrison was sworn in to several portfolios other than prime minister during the pandemic. How can this be done?

It has been reported that, during the pandemic, the then prime minister, Scott Morrison, swore himself in as a minister to several portfolios, including health, finance and resources.

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison used self-appointed powers to override minister on unpopular Pep-11 gas-drilling permit

Government sources say Morrison took control of Keith Pitt’s portfolio to reject exploration licence in lead-up to election

AAP

PM seeks legal advice on Morrison actions

Scott Morrison's secret decision to have himself sworn into three portfolios, next to the sitting ministers, is unacceptable, Anthony Albanese says.

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The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese seeks legal advice over reports Scott Morrison secretly swore himself into ministry roles

Former prime minister’s senior cabinet colleagues say they were unaware he allegedly swore himself into three ministry positions

ABC News

Cashless debit cards linked to buy now, pay later services raise concerns ahead of end of scheme

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said transitioning people off cashless debit cards could take time due to a number of people linking theirs to buy now, pay later services.

AAP

Murray Darling will not get water returns

The Murray Darling Basin will not get the 450 gigalitres of extra water promised for the environment under a $1.8 billion fund, an independent review has found.

ABC News

Mixed views over federal government's promise to scrap Cashless Debit Card

For single mother Kerryn Griffis, who has been on the Cashless Debit Card for more than three years, its removal can't come soon enough. But not everyone wants it gone.

ABC News

Cashless Debit Card trial to end with auditor-general's report the final nail in its coffin

A damning auditor-general's report into the Cashless Debit Card has been released, along with confirmation it will cease in Hinkler and across Australia, giving this parent back her financial freedom.

The New Daily

Barnaby Joyce’s character on trial in tight leadership vote

Barnaby Joyce's reputation as a straight-talking maverick made his career, but it could end his leadership in a partyroom ballot on Monday.

ABC News

Hinkler election winner Keith Pitt says Nationals not to blame for Coalition loss

Keith Pitt says the Nationals take no responsibility for the Coalition losing government and he believes the cashless debit card is not necessarily on the way out.

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