The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his predecessor Scott Morrison had "undermined our democracy" by secretly appointing himself minister for home affairs and treasury during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the health, finance and resources portfolios previously revealed.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Scott Morrison's decision to secretly swear himself in to five ministerial portfolios was an "unprecedented trashing of our democracy". Look back on Tuesday's developments.

A senior Liberal frontbencher says former prime minister Scott Morrison must quit parliament, after learning her role was jointly controlled by him without her knowledge or that of the nation's top intelligence officials.

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Tuesday: Scott Morrison’s use of extraordinary ministerial powers to block a controversial gas project faces a legal challenge. Plus: a survey of homes has found which states are too humid and too cold

PM Anthony Albanese is chasing up whether or not former PM Scott Morrison swore himself into more than three ministries, and another former PM, Malcolm Turnbull, says the whole affair is ‘sinister’.

The Prime Minister says there may be more ministries former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly took joint control of, as questions are raised about whether the actions would fall under the scope of the promised federal integrity body.

Scott Morrison having himself secretly appointed as health, finance and resources minister is more than weird and bizarre – it is a frightening revelation.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has defended his move to be sworn into a number of portfolios, saying the pandemic was an unprecedented time.

PM alleged to have ‘predetermined’ application after project was blocked despite recommendation to the contrary by national petroleum administrator

The prime minister has received legal advice on whether Scott Morrison breached the constitution by swearing himself into ministerial portfolios.