Karen Andrews has demanded Scott Morrison quit politics after learning her home affairs portfolio was one of five he took on in the lead-up to the election.
Senior Coalition frontbencher Karen Andrews has demanded Scott Morrison quit politics after learning he took on her home affairs ministry in the lead-up to the May federal election.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison took on ministerial responsibilities for five portfolios: health, finance, social services, home affairs and treasury.Ms Andrews, now the shadow home affairs minister, told theshe also did not know she’d been ghosted and called on Mr Morrison to resign from Parliament.“I didn’t hear anything from the prime minister, his office or the departmental secretary.As for Mr Morrison remaining in parliament, she said, “it’s time to go”.
On May 6, 2021, a few days before the federal budget and then contemplating an early election at the end of the year, Mr Morrison became treasurer and home affairs minister, ghosting the recently appointed Karen Andrews.Mr Albanese will hold an inquiry into the saga but believes there may be more revelations to come.
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