Former prime minister Scott Morrison is defending his secret multiple portfolios. It’s been revealed Mr Morrison secretly took joint control of three cabinet roles during the pandemic. The portfolios include health, finance and resources, which enabled him to override any decisions made by appointed Ministers. Mr Morrison told Ben Fordham it’s “regrettable” that his role […]

Scott Morrison is in the spotlight after it was revealed he secretly took joint control of three cabinet roles during the pandemic. The portfolios include health, finance and resources, which enabled him to override any decisions made by appointed Ministers. The Governor General’s Office says the appointments were legal but Cabinet will meet today to […]

Malcolm Turnbull has backtracked on his opinion on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The former prime minister rejected the notion when he was in office. At the time, he said an Indigenous Voice to Parliament would have been “contrary to the principles of equality and citizenship”. But now, Mr Turnbull says the idea should be […]

Frank Mawer celebrated his 110th birthday on August 15, making him Australia’s oldest man. The NSW South Coast resident has six children, 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Son Phillip told Ben Fordham his father received lots of well wishes on his birthday. “I think the reason he’s still going now is because he’s getting a lot […]

The Prime Minister is demanding an explanation amid reports his predecessor secretly swore himself into three ministry positions. Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce claims Mr Morrison was sworn in as a second resources minister in December last year. The then-prime minister reportedly proceeded to use his powers to stop controversial gas projects slated for […]

Nationals Leader David Littleproud believes former prime minister Scott Morrison needs to provide an explanation after today’s findings. Scott Morrison swore himself in as the health, finance and resources minister at the height of COVID-19, as well as holding the nation’s top job. Most of his colleagues, along with the public had no idea of […]