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Politics
James Robertson

Morrison’s legacy lives on as second secret MP named

One of Scott Morrison's closest friends, Ben Morton, was given secret ministerial powers. Photo: AAP/TND

Six months after it broke, the story of Scott Morrison’s secret assumption of the powers to run much of the Australian government continues to surprise – even the most senior members of his cabinet.

Former Coalition minister Karen Andrews’ unconcealed fury after learning that she had unknowingly shared her ministerial responsibilities with former prime minister Morrison might have been the only relatable moment in a weird saga.

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