Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised his predecessor Scott Morrison for making light of the portfolio saga after he responded to several memes on Facebook - and even created one of his own.
The former prime minister was thrusted back into the spotlight this week when it was revealed he self-appointed five ministries during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is not happy with Scott Morrison's banter on Facebook over the portfolio scandal. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage Mr Morrison's official Facebook page replied to a number of photoshopped pictures of him taking on day-to-day jobs around the country. Mr Morrison jokingly responded to a online meal service company by promising there would be no chicken sashimi - a nod to when he went viral over a chicken curry that appeared raw. Picture: Facebook
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