The Governor General said he had “no reason to believe” Scott Morrison's five secret ministerial portfolios 'would not be communicated;' as calls grow for the former prime minister to resign as Member for Cook.
Governor General David Hurley said he had “no reason to believe” that when Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself five additional portfolios that it"would not be communicated".
Calls are continuing to grow for Mr Morrison to resign as Member for Cook, after it was revealed he held five secret ministerial portfolios over the period from March 2020 to May 2021 while in the nation's top job. Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022
“It is not the responsibility of the Governor-General to advise the broader Ministry or parliament of administrative changes of this nature.Details emerged this week Mr Morrison first added health to his prime ministerial responsibilities on March 14, 2020, followed by finance 16 days later.
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