PM says it would be ‘extraordinary’ if Scott Morrison didn’t cooperate with secret ministries inquiry

Anthony Albanese announces details of new inquiry to be led by former high court justice Virginia Bell

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Anthony Albanese has said it would be extraordinary" if Scott Morrison did not cooperate with an inquiry into his secret ministries, warning it could gain compulsory powers if he refuses.

On Friday the prime minister announced the former high court justice Virginia Bell will head a snap inquiry into Morrison's five secret appointments and report back by 25 November.