The Greens are pushing the government to hold an inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret portfolios with “full royal commission powers”, following the Solicitor-General’s legal advice published today.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his government would hold an inquiry into the portfolio saga after Cabinet determinations following the release of the Solicitor-General’s report.
Greens Senator David Shoebridge said many inquiries lack powers to compel certain witnesses, which he argues cannot be allowed to happen on this particular issue. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi “The core issue here is the balance between the powers of the executive and the powers and privileges of Parliament, and all parties have a stake in the inquiry and its outcomes.
Mr O’Donaghue said it was “impossible” for the public and Parliament to hold Mr Morrison accountable as minister responsible for the five portfolios given the appointments were not publicised.
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