Opinion
The secret ministries and Scott Morrison’s God connection
Only the former PM knows what motivated him to ghost so many of his colleagues’ roles. But it is hard to ignore the place of religion in his character.
Andrew ClarkSenior writerIn the cowboy comedy movie Cat Ballou, hard-drinking hired gun Kid Shelleen, played by Lee Marvin, presents for shooting practice, but his shaky hands can’t hold a gun. He has a few swigs of whisky, expertly picks off some targets, and descends into an alcoholic haze.
“I never saw a man go through a day so fast,” observes one onlooker. Change a few details, and you have the week’s narrative for Scott Morrison.
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