The Government is investigating whether the ex PM, Scotty from Marketing, was secretly sworn in as a minister in other portfolios. The furore is because it was secret and that the Governor General was part of it.
One of Scottie’s predecessors, ex PM Malcolm Turnbull, called it “sinister” and undemocratic.
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Ours are just as bad but would brag about it.
More on this scandal:
He appointed himself to the Resource portfolio and reversed the Minister’s decision on a gas project.
If he had done it openly there would have been no problem it is the secrecy that has raised eyebrows and caused showers of legal dandruff.
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Apologies Bruce.
What. I meant was that they would have done it secretly and then bragged about it if found out
he’s a born again and does it all with the power of the Lord and in his name supposedly?
Hasn’t his Hillsong happy clappy mates just been exposed as secretly and illegally moving money overseas?
setting some good examples for his girls heh??
But wait there is more…
Scotty is now saying he also took over the Social Services ministry. In actual fact he is “Not denying” he did. It certainly says a lot about the character of the man.
It goes from bad to worse, it now appears that Scotty was secretly sworn into at least seven portfolios! Only one Minister knew he had done it. Even his (ex) ministers think he should resign from Parliament over this.
Is this “political plague” all over the world then? Is there not someone who is decent and honest, and wants the best for their country anywhere?? 
Myanmar??
Judging by the outrage generated within his own party as well as the (ex)opposition and academia it looks like it will be a one off thing. The cabinet system of government requires transparency and this action says more about the character of Scotty than short comings in the system, I expect there will be legislation to stop it happening again.
Did he get all their salaries too?
The solicitor general has reported back
The former prime minister’s actions in assuming power of five ministerial portfolios was legal.
The solicitor-general’s advice focused specifically on the question of whether Mr Morrison’s appointment to the department of industry, science, energy and resources was valid.
Even though the appointments were legal and valid, the solicitor-general’s advice highlighted the issue with Mr Morrison and his department keeping it a secret from Parliament and the public.
The solicitor-general said the capacity for the public and the Parliament to know which ministers have been appointed to administer which departments “is critical to the proper functioning of responsible government”.
What is this about?
At various times in 2020 and 2021, Scott Morrison was appointed as the joint minister of health, finance, treasury, home affairs and industry, science, energy and resources.
Some of his own ministers didn’t know about these appointments.
Mr Morrison said it was necessary for him to have these additional powers during the pandemic so he could act in the national interest.
