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The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

Former PM says he did not misuse secret ministerial powers – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Paul Bongiorno: The office of Governor-General is broken and needs replacing

Scott Morrison’s actions have thrown a shadow over our highest office, providing further evidence that a Governor-General is no longer fit for purpose.

The New Daily

Inquiry to examine Morrison ministries

Labor has released advice from the solicitor-general on the legal implications of Scott Morrison's decision to secretly swear himself into five ministries.

AAP

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Advice on Morrison actions to be released

The solicitor-general’s advice on any legal implications from Scott Morrison secretly taking on ministries is set to be released as calls grow for an inquiry.

Crikey

Scott Morrison’s exploding legacy now threatens the very top of government

The blast radius of Scott Morrison's political legacy continues to widen and now threatens the very top of Australian government.

The New Daily

The Loop: Anthony Albanese to release legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, a massive drug bust in Melbourne, and HBO teases the return of The White Lotus

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ABC News

Review needed for Cartier watch inquiry

There are calls to reconvene a Senate committee investigating the Christine Holgate-Cartier watch controversy because of Scott Morrison’s secret appointments.

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Anthony Albanese to release legal advice on Scott Morrison ministries as pressure builds on former PM

Prime minister says there is a ‘fundamental weakness in checks and balances’ and he will consider if a formal inquiry is needed

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese to release solicitor-general's advice on secret Morrison ministries

The Prime Minister confirms he will publicly release legal advice on his predecessor Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five ministries on Tuesday.

ABC News

Australia PM to release report into predecessor's secret ministries on Tuesday

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will release a report on Tuesday from the solicitor general on his predecessor Scott Morrison being secretly sworn into five ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reuters

The greatest hits of Her Excellency Linda Hurley

Last week we found out the governor-general’s wife Linda Hurley likes hula hoops and the Bible. She also likes to sing. Like, a lot.

Crikey

Morrison and the G-G: did Hurley’s favourite charity get special treatment from secret treasurer ScoMo?

A charity that received special tax status by Treasury — at the time Morrison was secretly co-directing the portfolio — has raised eyebrows.

Crikey

Disclaimer added to Morrison ministry list

Former prime minister Scott Morrison’s first ministry list included a broad disclaimer which had not previously been part of the published list.

Crikey

Watch: PM to receive legal advice on Morrison, NSW train disruptions, Archie Roach tribute

Watch: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today receive legal advice on Scott Morrison's secret additional portfolios. There are train disruptions

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Grants approved by Morrison under review

The government is reviewing whether funding for a grants program approved by former prime minister Scott Morrison will still go ahead.

Newcastle Herald

The jobs summit and the October budget are big tests for new Labor government

Morrison fiasco sucking the energy from Labor's jobs summit and October budget

The Guardian - AU

Push to reconvene inquiry into Holgate dismissal – as it happened

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ABC News

The Loop: Liberal MP 'incredulous' some dismissing Morrison's ministries, Ukraine denies killing daughter of 'Putin's brain', and Lopez and Affleck wed — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Barilaro letter revealed, daughter of Putin ally killed, children’s TV neglected

Monday: The daughter of ultranationalist Russian Alexander Dugin has died in a car bombing that Russian hawks were quick to blame on Ukraine. Plus: even if we can bring back the Tasmanian tiger, should we?

Crikey

A work in progress

Australia has not been spared global labour shortages so the Albanese government is being urged to move faster as new modelling shows immigration is vital to ease the shortfall.

ABC News

National security review of Darwin Port to remain secret, but Defence releases 'talking points'

The Defence Department has released a series of "talking points" about its national security review of the Darwin Port, but has refused an FOI request to disclose its full assessment.

Newcastle Herald

A long way from utopia, let's park this idea

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

AAP

Call to end secret minister appointments

The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General says it supports a process to ensure ministerial appointments are made public.

Crikey

Legal advice on Morrison to be handed down

The solicitor-general will give Prime Minister Anthony Albanese advice on whether Scott Morrison secretly swearing himself in has legal implications.

ABC News

Liberal MP says Scott Morrison should reflect on his position in parliament as Labor flags broader inquiry

As the fallout continues from the revelation that Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to five ministries, more politicians are speaking out on his actions.

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