Documents released under FOI laws reveal reasons why former prime minister sought treasury and home affairs portfolios
Documents released under FOI laws show the treasury swearing-in related to the Foreign Investment Review Board .The role of the Firb is to examine proposed investments in Australia that are subject to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act – and to make recommendations to the treasurer on the proposals.
Morrison told parliament on 30 November that the reason he had taken on the treasury role “as a dormant redundancy for decisions that were not subject to cabinet oversight, was to be able to take swift action, if necessary, in the national interest in a time when Australia’s interests were under constant threat”.
A report by former high court judge Virginia Bell triggered changes to the transparency of ministerial appointments and led to Morrison becoming the first former prime minister to be censured by parliament.
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