Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pushed back against the federal Labor government’s successful move to censure him in parliament for secretly taking on five ministerial portfolios, calling the move “political intimidation.” The parliamentary motion of censure for conduct unbecoming of a member of parliament has no legal real-world consequences and serves solely as…
Nationals Call Inquiry Into Former Australian PM Scott Morrison a Political Distraction
An inquiry into the former prime minister appointing himself to oversee five portfolios is unlikely to achieve anything further, Nationals Leader David Littleproud says. Advice from the solicitor-general released last week found that while Scott Morrison’s actions undermined the principles of “responsible government,” he did not break any laws. Littleproud says the inquiry announced by the…
Australian PM Announces Inquiry into Former Prime Minister Over Secret Portfolio Appointments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and his Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, have announced an inquiry into his predecessor’s decision to secretly appoint himself to five ministries. The announcement comes amid criticism that the Labor government should be dealing with other, more pressing issues, including rising inflation, energy prices, interest rates, as well as Beijing’s influence in…
The Problem With Separating Church From State
Commentary Some wit remarked a few days ago that former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who has been revealed to have held several ministries simultaneously, should change his pronouns to the plural “they” and “them” after holding so many positions. It’s not a bad joke, as even his remaining fans would probably agree. But little…
Australian Government Opens Consultations for Critical Technologies List
The Australian government is inviting the people to give opinions on which technologies will be most critical to Australia’s economy and national security over the coming decade. Businesses and researchers across the country now have six weeks to submit their recommendations for the technologies considered vital for Australia’s interests today or those that have the…
Labor Government to Review Grants Approved by Former PM Following Portfolio Saga
The Australian Labor government is reviewing a grant program implemented by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison and could take away funding from related industry projects. After it was revealed that the former prime minister secretly swore himself into five minister roles between 2020 and 2021, The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Morrison had approved 17…
Former PM’s Portfolio Saga A Symptom of Decay in Australian Politics: Experts
While former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been roundly criticised for secretly swearing himself into five ministerial portfolios, some political experts say the episode is a symptom of long-running problems in politics. On Aug. 17, Morrison was forced to explain, in a press conference, his actions as well as his decision not to inform…
Former Australian PM Defends Decision to Swear Himself Into 5 Portfolios
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his decision to secretly swear himself into five ministerial portfolios was in response to “extraordinary” circumstances, as well as unrealistic public expectations drummed up by media and the opposition. “It was a very difficult time. It was a very unusual time. It was a very extraordinary time that…
Former Australian Prime Minister Breaks Silence on Ministerial Intervention
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken for the first time after it was revealed that he was secretly sworn into five multiple minister roles, including health, finance, treasury, home affairs and industry. The former prime minister said his decision was a precaution during the middle of the pandemic and that he would have…
Put Trust in God, Not Governments: Former Australian PM Says to Churchgoers
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken at a church service calling on worshippers to put their faith in God and not governments or the United Nations. Morrison was a guest speaker at a birthday event at the Pentecostal Victory Life Centre in Perth, Australia, appearing alongside former tennis star Margaret Court—founder of the…
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