Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused predecessor Scott Morrison Tuesday of "an extraordinary and unprecedented trashing of our democracy" after it emerged the former leader quietly took on extra ministerial powers.
Why it matters: Albanese said he's seeking legal advice as Morrison faces calls to resign as a member of Parliament after News Corp. Australia reported that Morrison "secretly swore himself in" as joint minister for the treasury, finance, health, home affairs and resources from March 2020 to May 2021.
