Scott Morrison tells Sky News he didn’t want to be drawn into ‘political circus’ over secret ministries

Former prime minister says he does not want to engage with those having a big crack at me' in first TV interview since revelations

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Scott Morrison has said he didn't immediately apologise for having himself secretly sworn in to multiple ministries because he didn't want to be caught up in the political circus" of criticism.

The former prime minister reportedly made the remarks in an interview with Sky News to be aired on Monday evening, after the Greens signalled they will pursue a censure motion for allegedly misleading parliament.

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