Scott Morrison has declared he will continue to serve as the Member for Cook amid calls for him to resign from Parliament, as he again defended his five secret ministerial portfolios.
Mr Morrison has come under fire in recent days after it was revealed he held five secret ministerial portfolios over the period from March 2020 to May 2021 while in the nation's top job.
"But I didn't take these decisions as the Member for Cook. These issues don't relate to my role as the Member for Cook and I will continue to serve as the Member for Cook for the people of Cook with the best of my ability which I continue to do today." Mr Morrison was then appointed to oversee industry, science, energy and resources on April 15, 2021, and home affairs and treasury on May 6, 2021.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison held five secret ministerial portfolios, it was revealed this week. Picture: Jason Edwards
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