Australian PM Announces Inquiry into Former Prime Minister Over Secret Portfolio Appointments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and his Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, have announced an inquiry into his predecessor’s decision to secretly appoint himself to five ministries.
The announcement comes amid criticism that the Labor government should be dealing with other, more pressing issues, including rising inflation, energy prices, interest rates, as well as Beijing’s influence in the region.
On Aug. 26, Albanese and Dreyfus announced former High Court Justice Virginia Bell would lead the inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s actions.
Morrison was found to have secretly appointed himself to five portfolio positions over the course of 2020 to 2021. The decision was roundly criticised. However, an investigation by the solicitor-general found no illegal actions were carried out….