Former prime minister Scott Morrison’s press conference addressing his secret ministry was “extraordinary,” says Sky News Chief Anchor Kieran Gilbert.
“A few contradictions along the way as well,” Mr Gilbert said.
“Embattled, calls for him to step down from Parliament for deceiving his cabinet colleagues.”
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