The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General has rejected claims of a 'conspiracy' involving the Governor-General — saying it was the government of the day's responsibility to publish changes to the ministries. auspol
The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General has rejected claims of a "conspiracy" involving the Governor-General — saying it was the government of the day's responsibility to publish changes to the ministries.The Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General has called for greater transparency around the appointment of ministers, following the secret appointment of Scott Morrison to five portfolios while also serving as prime minister.
But a spokesperson for the secretary expressed their support for reforms to ensure all swearing-ins are made public. The Office of the Official Secretary operates independently of the governor-general and does not claim to speak for David Hurley. "There hasn't been a suggestion of illegality but there have been questions raised about how this could occur."
The prime minister has suggested he is open to an inquiry saying: “There are real questions to be answered.” If no one knows who the minister is, then how can they be held to account for decisions which are made?Prior to Mr Morrison taking over as prime minister, the ministry list came with a disclaimer: "As a general rule, there is one department in each portfolio. However, there is a Department of Human Services in the Social Services portfolio and a Department of Veterans' Affairs in the Defence portfolio.
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