Former Australian PM Scott Morrison censured over secret ministry posts
2 years ago

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison censured over secret ministry posts

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Over two years, Morrison had himself sworn in as minister for finance, home affairs, treasury, resources, agriculture and environment, without telling the public, parliament or existing ministers Sydney: Australia’s parliament on Wednesday censured ex-prime minister Scott Morrison for secretly appointing himself to several key ministries during the Covid-19 pandemic, delivering a rare and stinging rebuke. By a vote of 86 to 50, the parliament said that the former conservative leader’s actions “eroded public trust in Australia’s democracy” and made proper accountability impossible. “He owes an apology to the Australian people for the undermining of democracy,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose centre-left party ousted Morrison in a May 2022 election. A recent inquiry by a former high court judge found Morrison’s actions had been “corrosive of trust in government” and recommended closing several loopholes that allowed the appointments to remain secret.

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Scott Morrison leans into life as a home cook as he pops down to IGA in his thongs to pick up some green onions after quitting politics - but his life is about to get a LOT busier
11 months ago

Scott Morrison leans into life as a home cook as he pops down to IGA in his thongs to pick up some green onions after quitting politics - but his life is about to get a LOT busier

Daily Mail  

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Scott Morrison reveals his new job working alongside an ex-CIA director after quitting as an MP
11 months ago

Scott Morrison reveals his new job working alongside an ex-CIA director after quitting as an MP

Daily Mail  

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NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says Australians should judge former prime minister Scott Morrison at the ballot box
2 years ago

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says Australians should judge former prime minister Scott Morrison at the ballot box

ABC  

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Jairam Ramesh cites Australian Parliament’s criticism of Morrison to take a dig at PM Modi
2 years ago

Jairam Ramesh cites Australian Parliament’s criticism of Morrison to take a dig at PM Modi

Firstpost  

Australia’s former Prime Minister Morrison on Wednesday unsuccessfully argued against being censured by Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi while citing the censure of former Australian premier Scott Morrison by that country’s Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers. “Former Australian PM …

Australian Parliament censures former prime minister Scott Morrison, a first
2 years ago

Australian Parliament censures former prime minister Scott Morrison, a first

Hindustan Times  

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Scott Morrison is censured by Australian Parliament
2 years ago

Scott Morrison is censured by Australian Parliament

Daily Mail  

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Scott Morrison censure motion: Ex-prime minister faces historic disapproval over secret ministries
2 years ago

Scott Morrison censure motion: Ex-prime minister faces historic disapproval over secret ministries

Daily Mail  

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Scott Morrison will be censured by Parliament over secret ministry scandal
2 years ago

Scott Morrison will be censured by Parliament over secret ministry scandal

Daily Mail  

Parliament will be asked to support a censure motion against former prime minister Scott Morrison over his secret ministries. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the censure motion would be moved, following the meeting of federal cabinet earlier on Monday. Former prime minister Scott Morrison is set face a censure vote by the Federal Parliament Mr Albanese said his predecessor had …

Scott Morrison could become the first MP to be censured by parliament since 2018
2 years ago

Scott Morrison could become the first MP to be censured by parliament since 2018

Daily Mail  

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Anthony Albanese hammers Scott Morrison over secret ministries
2 years ago

Anthony Albanese hammers Scott Morrison over secret ministries

Daily Mail  

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Morrison and His Ministries
2 years, 3 months ago

Morrison and His Ministries

The Diplomat  

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Judge to probe how former Australia PM gained secret powers
2 years, 3 months ago

Judge to probe how former Australia PM gained secret powers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A retired judge has been …

Australia to prevent prime ministers gaining secret powers
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia to prevent prime ministers gaining secret powers

India TV News  

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Associated Press  

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Anthony Albanese sworn in as PM of Australia ahead of Tokyo summit
2 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Albanese sworn in as PM of Australia ahead of Tokyo summit

The Hindu  

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Australia: Anthony Albanese becomes new PM, Scott Morrison concedes defeat
2 years, 7 months ago

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Op India  

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Australia's PM Scott Morrison concedes election defeat, Anthony Albanese to take over now
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia's PM Scott Morrison concedes election defeat, Anthony Albanese to take over now

India TV News  

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Australia PM, trailing in election polls, announces housing policy
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia PM, trailing in election polls, announces housing policy

Hindustan Times  

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Australia election 2022: Scott Morrison rushed from campaign event Solomon Islands diplomat fracas
2 years, 7 months ago

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Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been rushed out of a campaign event in Tasmania by his security detail after being confronted by an angry voter. @SBSNews #ausvotes pic.twitter.com/lq4U3hUDDx — Shuba Krishnan May 12, 2022 Trevor Sofield confronted Scott Morrison at a dairy cafe in Tasmania on Thursday afternoon to express his disappointment at the mismanagement of the Solomon Islands Mr …

Australia election 2022: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese clash in leaders' debate
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Daily Mail  

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Anthony Albanese's election campaign not over yet despite horror new polling results

Daily Mail  

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Scott Morrison calls federal election for May 21, setting up battle with Labor's Anthony Albanese
2 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison calls federal election for May 21, setting up battle with Labor's Anthony Albanese

ABC  

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Australia prime minister attacks French leader’s credibility

Associated Press  

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