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Former Australian PM censured for giving himself secret powers while in office

Scott Morrison defends decision by saying he took it during ‘a time of extreme trial’

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Afternoon Update: Morrison censured; anti-corruption bill passes; and a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug

Anthony Albanese calls on the former PM to apologise for secretly appointing himself to additional ministries

The Guardian - AU

Nothing in Scott Morrison’s demeanour projected regret as he was censured by parliament

But the former PM’s oversized perception of his role in the grand sweep of history took him to a place where he disdained parliamentary and democratic conventions

The Guardian - AU

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View from The Hill: Scott Morrison makes parliamentary history – for the worst of reasons

Among the slew of mostly predictable speeches that culminated in the first-ever House of Representatives censure of a former prime minister, one stood out.

The Conversation

‘Pulls the pin over Christmas’: Parliament condemns Scott Morrison

Liberal MP Bridget Archer crossed the floor and a former Liberal minister abstained from voting on the censure motion against Scott Morrison.

The New Daily

Australian Parliament censures former prime minister

Australia’s former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has listed his achievements in government including standing up to a “bullying" China as he unsuccessfully argued against being censured by the Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers

The Independent UK

Australian parliament censures former PM Morrison over secret ministries

Australia's parliament on Wednesday voted to censure former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison after an inquiry found his secret appointment to multiple ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic undermined trust in government.

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Scott Morrison becomes first former Australian prime minister to be censured by parliament

Former PM claims he would have answered truthfully if asked about any of the secret ministries he held and repeated past defence of arrangements

The Guardian - AU

Morrison to appear at robodebt inquiry

Scott Morrison and his former ministerial colleague Marise Payne have been confirmed to appear at the next round of robodebt royal commission hearings.

AAP

Scott Morrison censured over secret ministries, as former prime minister decries reprimand as 'political intimidation'

The House of Representatives votes to censure former prime minister Scott Morrison for secretly giving himself powers over several ministries during the height of the pandemic, after Mr Morrison rails against "retribution".

ABC News

Former prime minister Scott Morrison censured in parliament over secret ministries — as it happened

The government has successfully moved a censure motion against former prime minister Scott Morrison for failing to disclose to the parliament and public his appointments to a number of ministries. Look back on how it unfolded.

ABC News

Morning Mail: Child vaping surge prompts government crackdown, ‘crazy’ Covid fines, Morrison censure motion

In today’s newsletter: children were vaping nicotine without realising it; NSW urged to cancel more lockdown fines; Morrison on track for official censure

The Guardian - AU

Labor adds extra week of Senate estimates – as it happened

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Multi-ministry Morrison still calling the shots

The most telling failure is sticking with Morrison after the full horror of his conniving has been exposed.

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Anthony Albanese plans to censure Scott Morrison this week. Here's what is expected to happen now

Following an inquiry into Scott Morrison's decision to secretly appoint himself to several ministries, Anthony Albanese has announced plans to censure the former prime minister. Here's what you need to know.

AAP

Liberal MP supports Morrison censure

A Liberal backbencher says she is 'deeply disappointed' by the lack of apology from former prime minister Scott Morrison about his secret ministry appointments.

The Canberra Times

'Political stunt': Morrison faces rare parliamentary action

Labor is expected to introduce the rare censure motion on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

‘Eroded public trust’: text of Scott Morrison censure motion revealed as colleagues back former PM

But one opposition MP, Bridget Archer, says she is ‘inclined’ to support Labor push against the former prime minister

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The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Niki Savva on her book Bulldozed, Scott Morrison and the Liberals' woes

Six months after Scott Morrison was ousted, he remains a centre of attention, with parliament set to censure him on Wednesday over his multi-ministry power grab.

ABC News

Scott Morrison thanks colleagues on eve of censure over secret ministries scandal

As parliament readies to consider a censure motion against the former prime minister over his secret ministries, the opposition formally decides against rebuking Scott Morrison — though one MP looks likely to cross the floor.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: ‘in danger’ report for Great Barrier Reef, trains take plane fare strain, rental stress soars

In today’s newsletter: UN-backed report on natural wonder published after long delay; Guardian Essential poll is good reading for Labor; flight costs boosting rail trips

The Guardian - AU

Senator takes aim at ‘bullies’ as voice row escalates – as it happened

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The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: Media echo chambers added to Liberals losing touch with voters

The Liberals and Nationals seem increasingly incapable of breaking with their losing ways, writes Paul Bongiorno.

AAP

Morrison to face rare parliamentary action

Federal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: Anthony Albanese heading to the holidays on a high note

Survey shows voter disapproval of Peter Dutton remains 10 points higher than for the prime minister

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