Scott Morrison’s secret ministries ‘fundamentally undermined’ responsible government, advice shows

Solicitor general says former PM's appointment to five additional portfolios was legally valid, as Anthony Albanese pledges to fix loopholes

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Scott Morrison's secret additional ministry appointments were legal but fundamentally undermined" responsible government, according to the government's top lawyer.

In advice released on Tuesday the solicitor general, Stephen Donaghue, called on the government to fix deficient" rules around disclosure of appointments that allowed Morrison to keep his five extra ministries secret.

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