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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Sarah Martin

Those hoping Scott Morrison will be truly held to account over secret ministries should prepare for disappointment

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The Liberal party is mostly standing by Scott Morrison, sticking to Peter Dutton’s script. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Is it really possible that Scott Morrison could undermine the principles of responsible government, mislead the public, treat his colleagues with contempt – “trash democracy”, as Anthony Albanese puts it – and face no sanction?

With the release on Tuesday of the solicitor general’s advice that found Morrison’s appointments were legal but “fundamentally undermined” responsible government, the question of how he may be held to account remains unanswered.

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