Tony Abbott has refused to defend embattled former prime minister Scott Morrison and has welcomed the Albanese Government’s incoming inquiry.
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has said he cannot defend Scott Morrison’s secret portfolio saga but has reiterated the Solicitor-General’s reportWhile Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue QC found Mr Morrison’s administration over the Department of Industry, Science, Energy Resources was “valid”, he did deliver a scathing rebuke over the secrecy around the appointments.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 “But it also clearly indicates that it is just highly unconventional, highly unorthodox and shouldn’t have happened.” The investigation – which will be held outside the political domain – comes after the Solicitor-General’s report and the original briefing from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
“In the end what you rely upon from heads of government and ministers … is good sensible behaviour,” he said. “I would expect that any credible processes would also extend to the actions of the States and Territories,” he continued.
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