Plagued: book revealing Morrison’s ministries discloses national security discussions

Book also includes comments about the government's approach to dealing with China and discussions around Australia's defence posture

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It is the book that has landed Scott Morrison in the hottest water of his political career - revealing how he appointed himself to multiple ministries in his government unbeknown to the public or his colleagues.

That disclosure has attracted the most public interest, but the book Plagued also reveals previously secret deliberations of Australia's national security committee (NSC) of cabinet.

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