Former prime minister Scott Morrison is facing the prospect of a censure motion by the parliament over his decision to secretly swear himself in to five extra ministries.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is facing the prospect of a censure motion by the parliament over his decision to secretly swear himself in to five extra ministries, whichThe review by Bell was ordered by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after it was
The environment minister has wide-ranging powers to approve major project developments and can override departmental advice relating to endangered species. According to the Bell report, Morrison wanted authority over the portfolio so he could administer the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
“It is very clear that this [report] is a scathing indictment on the Morrison government and the culture of secrecy,” he said.Passing new laws to make all ministerial appointments public. “These decisions were taken during an extremely challenging period, where there was a need for considerable urgency. I note that the criticisms of my decisions have been made after the event and with the benefit of this perspective,” he wrote.
The majority of Morrison’s cabinet were unaware of the unusual arrangements, including former finance minister Mathias Cormann and former treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who has condemned the “extreme overreach” in theThe report found former secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Phil Gaetjens, was aware of the multiple ministerial appointments and viewed the appointment of Morrison to health and finance as an “appropriate safeguard” during the coronavirus pandemic.
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