Australia to make posts public to avoid repeat of power grab
An inquiry into a former Australian prime minister secretly appointing himself to multiple ministries has recommended that all such appointments be made public in the future to preserve trust in government
By ROD McGUIRK
Published - Nov 25, 2022, 02:36 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2023, 11:11 AM EDT
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An inquiry into a former Australian prime minister secretly appointing himself to multiple ministries recommended Friday that all such appointments be made public in the future to preserve trust in government.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would recommend his Cabinet accept all of the retired judge ’s recommendations at a meeting next week.
The extraordinary power grab came to light after Morrison’s conservative coalition was voted out of office in May after nine years in power.
