‘Witch-hunt’: Peter Dutton decries Morrison’s ministries inquiry and robodebt royal commission

Anthony Albanese expected to announce details of investigation into former PM's actions on Friday as more questions emerge over his secret portfolios

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Peter Dutton has denounced the inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministries as a witch-hunt" as fresh concerns were raised about the former prime minister's power to allocate grants when he held extra portfolios.

Dutton made the comments on 2GB Radio, ahead of the expected release of details on Friday about the inquiry into the implications" of Morrison's hidden ministries.

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