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Maeve Bannister

PM seeks legal advice on Morrison actions

Anthony Albanese is seeking advice about the legality of Scott Morrison's secret portfolios. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australians deserve an explanation about Scott Morrison's decision to secretly swear himself into three ministerial portfolios while in government, the prime minister says.

Anthony Albanese is seeking advice over the constitutional legality of Mr Morrison's actions and is due to be briefed by his department after he arrives in Canberra on Monday afternoon.

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