Scott Morrison falsely claimed he lacked powers to help Biloela family
by Paul Karp from on (#66B3S)
Former PM said decision on Murugappan family was in immigration minister's hands, despite being sworn in to administer home affairs at the time
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Scott Morrison falsely suggested he lacked ministerial powers to help the Biloela family while he was sworn in to administer the home affairs department.
The day before the 2022 election, Morrison dead-batted calls to help the Murugappan family, claiming he needed to leave the decision to immigration minister, Alex Hawke.
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