Scott Morrison defends secret ministry appointments as ‘right decision’ in unconventional times

Former prime minister says appointing himself to multiple portfolios was a necessary safeguard during the pandemic

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Scott Morrison has defended his actions in secretly having himself sworn into multiple ministry roles while prime minister, saying they were safeguards" and the right decision" during the pandemic.

It comes as official government documents reveal Morrison also took over parts of the social services portfolio in June 2021, with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, hinting there may well be more" ministries that the former Coalition leader secretly assumed responsibility for.