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. AAP · Nov 29, 2022
'Political stunt': Morrison faces rare parliamentary action Labor is expected to introduce the rare censure motion on Wednesday. The Canberra Times · Nov 29, 2022
‘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 The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022
The Govt Will Move To Censure Scott Morrison For His Sneaky Appointments Here’s What That Means The government will move a motion to censure former PM Scott Morrison over his secret appointments to five ministerial portfolios. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 28, 2022
Scott Morrison to face parliamentary censure for undermining political trust Scott Morrison will face a parliamentary censure motion this week, after the inquiry by former High Court judge Virginia Bell found his multi-ministry power grab “corrosive of trust in government”. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2022
Secret ministries ‘undermined democracy’: Morrison to face censure motion The federal government will move a censure motion against former prime minister Scott Morrison over his accumulation of secret ministries. Prime Minister The New Daily · Nov 28, 2022
View from The Hill: Welfare recipients are potential winners from Pocock twisting Albanese's arm Anthony Albanese is about to end the year with his industrial relations legislation through and parliament formally lambasting Scott Morrison. The Conversation · Nov 27, 2022
PM urges Morrison apology for ministries Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to secret ministries could see him face a censure motion in parliament. AAP · Nov 27, 2022
Scott Morrison defends secret ministries Scott Morrison has defended his multiple secret ministries following the release of a report on the scandal. AAP · Nov 25, 2022
The Loop: Report finds secret ministries 'corrosive', arrest in Toyah Cordingley case, Waratah Coal mine ruling Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · Nov 25, 2022
Australia inquiry finds Morrison’s secret roles undermined trust The former prime minister quietly appointed himself to a number of roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022
Former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministries were unnecessary, Virginia Bell's inquiry finds The findings from the investigation into Scott Morrison's self-appointment to secret ministries have been released. Here are some of the key takeaways. ABC News · Nov 25, 2022
Bell report lays waste to Scott Morrison’s justifications for secret ministries Former high court justice Virginia Bell said former PM’s scheme to duplicate ministerial powers ‘does not appear to have been closely thought through’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022
‘Corrosive Of Trust’: Final Report Into Scott Morrison’s Secret Ministry Appointments Is Brutal The final report from the inquiry into Scott Morrison’s own secret appointment to five additional portfolios has been released and found his actions were “unnecessary”.Former high court justice Virginia Bell released her findings on Friday afternoon after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked her to report on the “facts and circumstances” of… Pedestrian.tv · Nov 25, 2022
Reuters · Nov 25, 2022 Australian inquiry finds Morrison's secret ministries corroded trust Australia will introduce rules to increase transparency in ministerial appointments after an inquiry into secret ministerial appointments by then Prime Minister Scott Morrison found they corroded public trust in government.
AAP · Nov 25, 2022 Morrison eyed off sixth ministry portfolio A report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries found briefs were prepared to appoint him as agriculture, water and environment minister.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 25, 2022 'Corrosive of trust': Morrison's portfolio grab slammed by ex-High Court justice Anthony Albanese has received the secret ministries report from former High Court justice Virginia Bell.
ABC News · Nov 25, 2022 'Need for considerable urgency': Morrison responds to inquiry on his secret ministerial appointments — as it happened Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will accept all six recommendations made in the final report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, calling the findings "scathing" — as it happened.
ABC News · Nov 25, 2022 Report into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministries released An inquiry into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret move to appoint himself joint control over several ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released.
ABC News · Nov 24, 2022 Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg breaks silence on Scott Morrison's secret ministries ahead of inquiry report As former justice Virginia Bell prepares to deliver her findings on Scott Morrison's decision to secretly give himself power over several ministries, his ally and former treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the former PM is yet to apologise.
ABC News · Nov 24, 2022 The Loop: Report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries released today, Ronaldo's World Cup record, and Paddington Bear tributes for Queen rehomed The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up on this morning's stories.
AAP · Nov 24, 2022 Morrison ministries 'corrosive' of trust A report by former High Court judge Virginia Bell into Scott Morrison's secret self-appointment to multiple ministries has been handed to the government.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022 Taxpayers to fund legal costs of Scott Morrison and other former ministers related to robodebt royal commission Attorney general Mark Dreyfus has approved expenses for six former Coalition frontbenchers
The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022 Secret ministries: Morrison officials asked industry department for brief on Pep-11 gas project The unusual request in December 2021 came because the-then PM had already designated himself in charge, Senate estimates reveal
ABC News · Nov 7, 2022 Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus warns Scott Morrison against disclosing contents of confidential meetings The federal attorney-general has issued a blunt warning to former prime minister Scott Morrison, reminding him that cabinet and national security meetings from his time in power should remain confidential.