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Former Australia PM 'undermined' responsible government with secret appointments -solicitor general

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret appointments to ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic "fundamentally undermined" responsible government despite being legally valid, according to advice from the solicitor general.

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Solicitor General’s Report Finds Scott Morrison’s Secret Appointments Were, In Fact, Legal

The solicitor general’s report into whether Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments were legal has found that yes, they were.

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Scott Morrison’s secret ministries ‘fundamentally undermined’ responsible government, advice shows

Solicitor general says former PM’s appointment to five additional portfolios was legally valid, as Anthony Albanese pledges to fix loopholes

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Scott Morrison's appointment valid but inconsistent with convention, solicitor-general finds

The nation's second law officer finds former prime minister Scott Morrison was validly appointed to the resources portfolio but not notifying ministers, parliament or the public "fundamentally undermined" the principles of responsible government.

ABC News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese releases legal advice on Scott Morrison's secret ministries — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese releases a report prepared by the solicitor-general that examines whether Scott Morrison broke any laws by secretly being appointed to five ministerial roles.

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Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese skols a beer at Gang of Youths concert

Crowd cheers as rock music-loving PM performs prime ministerial tradition of public beer-chugging during concert in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese receives rock star welcome at Sydney's Enmore Theatre

The Prime Minister is met with loud cheers as he is spotted in the crowd at Sydney's Enmore Theatre for a Gang of Youths concert and takes a leaf out of the late Bob Hawke's book.

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First Resolve poll since election has huge Labor lead, and Labor also has massive lead in Victoria

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted August 17-21 from a sample of 2,011, gave Labor 42% of the primary vote (32.6% at the May federal election), the Coalition 28% (35.7%), the Greens 12% (12.2%), One Nation 5% (5.0%), UAP 2% (4.1%), independents 8% (5.3%) and others 3% (5.2%).

The Conversation

Albo chugs a beer as audience cheer at concert

The Prime Minister was spotted at a Gang of Youths concert on Monday night.

Newcastle Herald

Paul Bongiorno: The office of Governor-General is broken and needs replacing

Scott Morrison’s actions have thrown a shadow over our highest office, providing further evidence that a Governor-General is no longer fit for purpose.

The New Daily

Party politics: Anthony Albanese downs beer and Finland’s PM proves drug free

Finland's Prime Minister – forced to defender herself for dancing with friends – tested neative for amphetamines, cocaine, cannabis and opioids.

The New Daily

Inquiry to examine Morrison ministries

Labor has released advice from the solicitor-general on the legal implications of Scott Morrison's decision to secretly swear himself into five ministries.

AAP

Hang On: Did Anthony Albanese Scull A Beer At A Gang Of Youths Concert In Sydney?

He's on his Bob Hawke shit.

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Scott Morrison’s exploding legacy now threatens the very top of government

The blast radius of Scott Morrison's political legacy continues to widen and now threatens the very top of Australian government.

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The Loop: Anthony Albanese to release legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, a massive drug bust in Melbourne, and HBO teases the return of The White Lotus

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Newcastle Herald

Port of Newcastle says security not a problem as Chinese ownership of Darwin port flares again

Security concerns over port control

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese to release legal advice on Scott Morrison ministries as pressure builds on former PM

Prime minister says there is a ‘fundamental weakness in checks and balances’ and he will consider if a formal inquiry is needed

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Anthony Albanese to release solicitor-general's advice on secret Morrison ministries

The Prime Minister confirms he will publicly release legal advice on his predecessor Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five ministries on Tuesday.

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Australia PM to release report into predecessor's secret ministries on Tuesday

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will release a report on Tuesday from the solicitor general on his predecessor Scott Morrison being secretly sworn into five ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

Albanese outlines 'jobs of the future'

Training and education need a revamp to better reflect the modern workforce, the prime minister says.

The New Daily

Watch: PM to receive legal advice on Morrison, NSW train disruptions, Archie Roach tribute

Watch: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today receive legal advice on Scott Morrison's secret additional portfolios. There are train disruptions

Newcastle Herald

The jobs summit and the October budget are big tests for new Labor government

Morrison fiasco sucking the energy from Labor's jobs summit and October budget

The Guardian - AU

Push to reconvene inquiry into Holgate dismissal – as it happened

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National security review of Darwin Port to remain secret, but Defence releases 'talking points'

The Defence Department has released a series of "talking points" about its national security review of the Darwin Port, but has refused an FOI request to disclose its full assessment.

Newcastle Herald

It's a gas - Kurri green hydrogen vision still a way off

The federal government has backed away from a promise that 30 per cent green hydrogen will be used to fuel the Hunter Power Project at Kurri when it begins operating late next year.

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