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Secret ministerial deeds tarnish Scott Morrison’s legacy

The former prime minister’s defence of backing up the health and finance ministers doesn’t pass muster. And ghosting Treasury, Home Affairs and Resources was just plain abuse.

Phillip Coorey

On March 18, 2020, as the nation was spiralling downwards thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak, Scott Morrison used his daily press conference to provide an update on the latest restrictions, as well as appeal for calm.

The mob, alarmed at events unfolding abroad and determined to control what they could control, was stripping supermarket shelves of toilet paper and other essentials faster than they could be restocked.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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