Scott Morrison had a penchant for secrecy and centralising power – here are four examples
Even before we learned the former PM was appointed to five extra ministries without telling anyone, there were warning signs of his need for control
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This week we learned Scott Morrison was appointed to five extra ministries without his colleagues’ knowledge – but there were signs earlier in his prime ministership that he wanted to keep information secret and centralise power.
Morrison in 2019 arranged it so that he could hold meetings with anyone and treat them as cabinet-in-confidence. During the pandemic, the National Covid-19 Coordination Commission was set up essentially as a shadow public service.
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