‘Witch-hunt’: Peter Dutton decries Morrison’s ministries inquiry and robodebt royal commission

Peter Dutton claims Anthony Albanese sees ‘political advantage’ in an inquiry that would not include scrutiny of the actions of Labor premiers during Covid. Photograph: Morgan Sette/AAP

Peter Dutton has denounced the inquiry into Scott Morrison’s secret ministries as a “witch-hunt” as fresh concerns were raised about the former prime minister’s power to allocate grants when he held extra portfolios.

Dutton made the comments on 2GB Radio, ahead of the expected release of details as soon as Friday about the inquiry into the “implications” of Morrison’s hidden ministries.