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Morrison’s “secret powers” scandal: democracy is safe
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Morrison’s “secret powers” scandal: democracy is safe

David Walker
August 21, 2022April 3, 2025
Scott Morrison's "secret powers" are being heralded in much of the media as proof that he was up to no good. The simpler explanation is...

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