Does an inquiry into Morrison’s secret ministries risk taking focus off more pressing issues?

Albanese may be setting up a standoff over whether the former PM will cooperate but the greatest pitfall for Labor could be distraction

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Anthony Albanese has called a snap inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret multiple ministries, setting up a standoff over whether the former prime minister will or won't cooperate.

The inquiry will be headed by Justice Virginia Bell, who retired from the high court in February 2021 - one of a conga line of justices to come off the bench and move relatively quickly into a fresh inquisitorial role.