Coverage dated August 15, 2022

Former Australian PM Morrison took on extra powers in secret

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of “trashing democracy” after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he arranged to have himself quietly appointed to

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Omaha World-Herald
Former Australian PM Morrison took on extra powers in secret (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused his predecessor Scott Morrison of “trashing democracy” after revealing that while Morrison was in power, he arranged to have himself quietly appointed to
Al Jazeera
Australia PM says Morrison’s secret roles ‘undermined democracy’ (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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Anthony Albanese seeking official legal advice after it emerges predecessor had appointed himself to a number of roles.
The Times of Israel
Australia’s former PM scolded for secretly seizing 5 ministerial roles (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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Current premier Anthony Albanese accuses predecessor of 'trashing democracy'; Scott Morrison defends move as necessary to combat COVID pandemic
NBC News
Australia’s PM says predecessor ‘undermined democracy’ with secret roles (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 15, 2022
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“Its completely extraordinary that these appointments were kept secret by the Morrison government from the Australian people,” said current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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