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The governor-general says he had no reason to believe Scott Morrison would not publicly communicate his decision to swear himself into ministerial roles.

Greens senator David Shoebridge and independent MP Sophie Scamps among those calling for investigation of former PM

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The former prime minister defended his actions, saying they were a safeguard during the coronavirus pandemic and that he would have made the appointments public had he needed to use the powers.

The former prime minister said he "acted in good faith in a crisis" when he took on roles amid pandemic.

Anthony Albanese seeking official legal advice after it emerges predecessor had appointed himself to a number of roles.

Incumbent prime minister says he ‘cannot conceive of the mindset’ that enabled Scott Morrison to appoint himself to additional positions while PM

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison installed himself in five portfolios – including treasury – just days before the May 2021 budget.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of “trashing democracy” after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he arranged to have himself quietly appointed to five ministerial roles without the knowledge of many other lawmakers or the public