The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

Tim Ferguson breaks down this week's news – including the multiple ministries of Scott Morrison.

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Former High Court judge Virginia Bell does not describe Scott Morrison as a megalomaniac. But the picture she paints neatly fits the dictionary definition of “someone who has an unnaturally strong wish for power and control”.

The final report from the inquiry into Scott Morrison’s own secret appointment to five additional portfolios has been released and found his actions were “unnecessary”.Former high court justice Virginia Bell released her findings on Friday afternoon after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked her to report on the “facts and circumstances” of…

Australia will introduce rules to increase transparency in ministerial appointments after an inquiry into secret ministerial appointments by then Prime Minister Scott Morrison found they corroded public trust in government.

An inquiry into a former Australian prime minister secretly appointing himself to multiple ministries has recommended that all such appointments be made public in future to preserve trust in government

A report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries found briefs were prepared to appoint him as agriculture, water and environment minister.

Anthony Albanese says his government will accept all recommendations of Bell report on former PM’s secret ministries

Anthony Albanese has received the secret ministries report from former High Court justice Virginia Bell.