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Scott Morrison to face parliamentary censure for undermining political trust

Scott Morrison will face a parliamentary censure motion this week, after the inquiry by former High Court judge Virginia Bell found his multi-ministry power grab “corrosive of trust in government”.

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Secret ministries ‘undermined democracy’: Morrison to face censure motion

The federal government will move a censure motion against former prime minister Scott Morrison over his accumulation of secret ministries. Prime Minister

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View from The Hill: Welfare recipients are potential winners from Pocock twisting Albanese's arm

Anthony Albanese is about to end the year with his industrial relations legislation through and parliament formally lambasting Scott Morrison.

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PM urges Morrison apology for ministries

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to secret ministries could see him face a censure motion in parliament.

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Scott Morrison defends secret ministries

Scott Morrison has defended his multiple secret ministries following the release of a report on the scandal.

AAP

The Loop: Report finds secret ministries 'corrosive', arrest in Toyah Cordingley case, Waratah Coal mine ruling

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Australia inquiry finds Morrison’s secret roles undermined trust

The former prime minister quietly appointed himself to a number of roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministries were unnecessary, Virginia Bell's inquiry finds

The findings from the investigation into Scott Morrison's self-appointment to secret ministries have been released. Here are some of the key takeaways.

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Bell report lays waste to Scott Morrison’s justifications for secret ministries

Former high court justice Virginia Bell said former PM’s scheme to duplicate ministerial powers ‘does not appear to have been closely thought through’

The Guardian - AU

‘Corrosive Of Trust’: Final Report Into Scott Morrison’s Secret Ministry Appointments Is Brutal

The final report from the inquiry into Scott Morrison’s own secret appointment to five additional portfolios has been released and found his actions were “unnecessary”.Former high court justice Virginia Bell released her findings on Friday afternoon after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked her to report on the “facts and circumstances” of…

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Australian inquiry finds Morrison's secret ministries corroded trust

Australia will introduce rules to increase transparency in ministerial appointments after an inquiry into secret ministerial appointments by then Prime Minister Scott Morrison found they corroded public trust in government.

Reuters

Morrison eyed off sixth ministry portfolio

A report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries found briefs were prepared to appoint him as agriculture, water and environment minister.

AAP

'Corrosive of trust': Morrison's portfolio grab slammed by ex-High Court justice

Anthony Albanese has received the secret ministries report from former High Court justice Virginia Bell.

Newcastle Herald

'Need for considerable urgency': Morrison responds to inquiry on his secret ministerial appointments — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will accept all six recommendations made in the final report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, calling the findings "scathing" — as it happened.

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Report into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministries released

An inquiry into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret move to appoint himself joint control over several ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released.

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Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg breaks silence on Scott Morrison's secret ministries ahead of inquiry report

As former justice Virginia Bell prepares to deliver her findings on Scott Morrison's decision to secretly give himself power over several ministries, his ally and former treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the former PM is yet to apologise.

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The Loop: Report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries released today, Ronaldo's World Cup record, and Paddington Bear tributes for Queen rehomed

The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up on this morning's stories.

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Morrison ministries 'corrosive' of trust

A report by former High Court judge Virginia Bell into Scott Morrison's secret self-appointment to multiple ministries has been handed to the government.

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The Guardian - AU

Taxpayers to fund legal costs of Scott Morrison and other former ministers related to robodebt royal commission

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus has approved expenses for six former Coalition frontbenchers

The Guardian - AU

Secret ministries: Morrison officials asked industry department for brief on Pep-11 gas project

The unusual request in December 2021 came because the-then PM had already designated himself in charge, Senate estimates reveal

ABC News

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus warns Scott Morrison against disclosing contents of confidential meetings

The federal attorney-general has issued a blunt warning to former prime minister Scott Morrison, reminding him that cabinet and national security meetings from his time in power should remain confidential.

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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.

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

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’

AAP

Morrison probe seeks public submissions

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

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