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Morrison’s secret ministries ‘undermined’ responsible government

Andrew Tillett and Tom McIlroy
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A defiant Scott Morrison has launched a fresh defence of his actions in secretly assuming powers for five ministerial portfolios in 2020 and 2021 after the Commonwealth’s top lawyer found the former prime minister had “fundamentally undermined” principles of responsible government.

Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue in a report to the Albanese government found Mr Morrison did not break the law in appointing himself to the ministries.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
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