Scott Morrison has been slammed for 'trashing democracy' during his time in office. How did it happen? auspol
Scott Morrison has been criticised for"trashing democracy" during his time in office. How did it happen?
The news has prompted a media storm, which culminated in a fiery press conference in Sydney on Wednesday where Mr Morrison defended his actions and refused to resign from parliament.What ministries did Mr Morrison hold? While it is not uncommon for ministers to hold multiple portfolios, it is unprecedented in Australian politics for two ministers to hold the same portfolio.Did Mr Morrison use his powers?
Then prime minister Scott Morrison announced he would move to block the PEP-11 proposal during a visit to Terrigal on December 16, 2021Resources Minister Keith Pitt was supportive of the proposal, but Mr Morrison overruled him to quash it. A spokesperson for Mr Hurley said “normal process” was followed and the appointments were consistent with Australia’s constitution.Scott Morrison was secretly sworn in to several ministerial portfolios. How can this be done?Constitutional law expert Anne Twomey told SBS News the swearing-ins appeared to be a “valid constitutional act.”
There were also concerns that invoking emergency powers under the Biosecurity Act would give then Health Minister Greg Hunt unprecedented control over the country, without adequate checks and balances.
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