Albanese says former PM owes apology to Australian people – as it happened

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Cringeworthy': energy minister says Morrison's media conference was embarrassing

Circling back to Chris Bowen's interview on ABC Radio, where the discussion on climate policy was followed by questions on the biggest story in Canberra - Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five additional ministries.

I think to be fair that the governor general was in a difficult position, he has to accept the advice of the government or the PM of the day.

It was pretty pathetic, embarrassing and cringeworthy to be honest.

He should call Andrews.

The right thing to do would be to call all ministers concerned.