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Australia to prevent prime ministers gaining secret powers

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will launch an inquiry aimed at preventing a prime minister from ever again secretly amassing new ministerial powers

The Independent UK

If the PM wants wage rises, he should start with the 1.6 million people on state payrolls

If Prime Minister Anthony Albanese really wants to boost wage growth, there’s a simple way to do it.

The Conversation

Australia announces inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Report finds he acted legally but "fundamentally undermined" government principles by quietly taking on extra ministerial powers.

Axios

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Scott Morrison's secret ministries: What we learned from the solicitor-general's advice

Anthony Albanese says the advice was a "very clear criticism" of the implications for Australia's parliamentary democracy. Here's what the advice said, and what happens next.

ABC News

Morrison's multiple ministries legal but flouted principle of 'responsible government': solicitor-general

Scott Morrison’s action in having himself appointed secretly to multiple ministries was legal but breached “the principle of responsible government”, according to advice from the Solicitor-General, Stephen Donaghue.

The Conversation

Darwin Port review will examine potential 'impropriety' in lease to Chinese-owned firm Landbridge, Labor MP says

A Labor MP says a federal review will examine whether there was any "impropriety" in the $506 million deal, as the Defence Minister reveals he has not seen the former government's national security assessment of the port.

ABC News

Australia announces inquiry into Morrison’s secret ministries

Move comes after solicitor general said ex-PM’s actions were ‘inconsistent’ with practices of responsible government.

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Former Australia PM 'undermined' responsible government with secret appointments -solicitor general

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret appointments to ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic "fundamentally undermined" responsible government despite being legally valid, according to advice from the solicitor general.

Reuters

Solicitor General’s Report Finds Scott Morrison’s Secret Appointments Were, In Fact, Legal

The solicitor general’s report into whether Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments were legal has found that yes, they were.

Pedestrian.tv

Scott Morrison’s secret ministries ‘fundamentally undermined’ responsible government, advice shows

Solicitor general says former PM’s appointment to five additional portfolios was legally valid, as Anthony Albanese pledges to fix loopholes

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison's appointment valid but inconsistent with convention, solicitor-general finds

The nation's second law officer finds former prime minister Scott Morrison was validly appointed to the resources portfolio but not notifying ministers, parliament or the public "fundamentally undermined" the principles of responsible government.

ABC News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese releases legal advice on Scott Morrison's secret ministries — as it happened

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese releases a report prepared by the solicitor-general that examines whether Scott Morrison broke any laws by secretly being appointed to five ministerial roles.

ABC News

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese skols a beer at Gang of Youths concert

Crowd cheers as rock music-loving PM performs prime ministerial tradition of public beer-chugging during concert in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese receives rock star welcome at Sydney's Enmore Theatre

The Prime Minister is met with loud cheers as he is spotted in the crowd at Sydney's Enmore Theatre for a Gang of Youths concert and takes a leaf out of the late Bob Hawke's book.

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The Conversation

First Resolve poll since election has huge Labor lead, and Labor also has massive lead in Victoria

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted August 17-21 from a sample of 2,011, gave Labor 42% of the primary vote (32.6% at the May federal election), the Coalition 28% (35.7%), the Greens 12% (12.2%), One Nation 5% (5.0%), UAP 2% (4.1%), independents 8% (5.3%) and others 3% (5.2%).

Newcastle Herald

Albo chugs a beer as audience cheer at concert

The Prime Minister was spotted at a Gang of Youths concert on Monday night.

The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: The office of Governor-General is broken and needs replacing

Scott Morrison’s actions have thrown a shadow over our highest office, providing further evidence that a Governor-General is no longer fit for purpose.

The New Daily

Party politics: Anthony Albanese downs beer and Finland’s PM proves drug free

Finland's Prime Minister – forced to defender herself for dancing with friends – tested neative for amphetamines, cocaine, cannabis and opioids.

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Inquiry to examine Morrison ministries

Labor has released advice from the solicitor-general on the legal implications of Scott Morrison's decision to secretly swear himself into five ministries.

Pedestrian.tv

Hang On: Did Anthony Albanese Scull A Beer At A Gang Of Youths Concert In Sydney?

He's on his Bob Hawke shit.

The New Daily

Scott Morrison’s exploding legacy now threatens the very top of government

The blast radius of Scott Morrison's political legacy continues to widen and now threatens the very top of Australian government.

ABC News

The Loop: Anthony Albanese to release legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, a massive drug bust in Melbourne, and HBO teases the return of The White Lotus

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Newcastle Herald

Port of Newcastle says security not a problem as Chinese ownership of Darwin port flares again

Security concerns over port control

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese to release legal advice on Scott Morrison ministries as pressure builds on former PM

Prime minister says there is a ‘fundamental weakness in checks and balances’ and he will consider if a formal inquiry is needed

ABC News

Anthony Albanese to release solicitor-general's advice on secret Morrison ministries

The Prime Minister confirms he will publicly release legal advice on his predecessor Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five ministries on Tuesday.

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