At the end of August it became known that the former Australian Prime Minister had taken on further ministerial posts from March 2020 until he was voted out in May this year without informing the public. According to Albanese, the prime minister at the time had entrusted himself with heading the ministries of health, finance, interior and resources and thus held even more posts than originally known.
After the allegations became known, Morrison said his country was in an exceptional situation due to the corona pandemic that would have required extraordinary measures.
A subsequent investigation by a former Supreme Court justice found that while Morrison’s actions had “undermined confidence in the government,” she recommended closing several loopholes that allowed the appointment to remain secret. But despite thorough examination and great indignation, his actions were found to be lawful.
Parliament will now seek to amend the law to ensure that appointments to ministerial posts must be made public, Prime Minister Albanese said. His conservative predecessor should also be held politically responsible. He again urged Morrison to give up his seat in Parliament.
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