With 86 to 50 votes, the parliament said that Morrison thereby undermined the trust the population had in Australian democracy and made control and overview impossible. It is the first time in Australia’s history that a former prime minister has been formally reprimanded by parliament. Current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Morrison owes the country an apology. APOLOGIES DEMANDED: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a press conference last week. Photo: Mick Tsikas / AP Appointing himself to six cabinet positions in secret During two years during the corona pandemic, Morrison appointed himself as finance minister, interior minister, economy minister, resources minister, agriculture minister and environment minister, all without informing either the parliament, the population or other ministers . Morrison was present during the debate. He steadfastly defended himself against the debtors and said he was proud of his actions in a crisis situation for the country. The only thing he could regret was that he kept his appointments secret for too long. He pointed out that he appointed himself as a safety measure, in case the Minister of Health or Finance should be unable to carry out his duties due to the pandemic. Morrison blamed the new Labor government for politicizing the issue and acting out of a desire for revenge. Many of his party colleagues in the conservative Liberal Party gave him full support, but some thought that the actions were an attack on democracy and voted to punish him.
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