The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

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.

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

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.

Deputy PM Richard Marles says whatever the legal advice from the solicitor general, former prime minister should pay the price for ‘flouting’ Westminster cabinet system

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%).

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

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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.

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