Push for parliament’s privileges committee to probe Scott Morrison over ministerial appointments

Greens senator David Shoebridge and independent MP Sophie Scamps among those calling for investigation of former PM

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There is a growing push for Scott Morrison to be investigated by parliament's powerful privileges committee over his decision to secretly appoint himself to five additional ministerial portfolios.

The Greens' legal affairs spokesperson, Senator David Shoebridge, and the independent MP Sophie Scamps have both said the privileges committee should investigate Morrison. Fellow independents Zali Steggall and Kate Chaney think a referral should be considered.