Scott Morrison has accused the Albanese government of “intimidation” and “retribution” as he became the first former prime minister to face a censure motion in parliament.
“Mr Speaker, I am proud of my achievements in this place, and I am proud of my government, Mr Speaker. I am proud Mr Speaker [that] at a time of extreme trial, my government stood up and faced the abyss of uncertainty that our country looked into and the coercion of a region and saw Australia through the storm,” Morrison told the House of Representatives on Wednesday morning.
“Australia emerged stronger under my government. I have no intention now of submitting to the political intimidation of this government, using its numbers in this place to impose its retribution on a political opponent.”his five secret ministries to parliament, his cabinet colleagues, and the Australian people.
Burke said Morrison’s actions “undermined responsible government and eroded public trust in Australia’s democracy”.“But censure, while rare, has its place.”, who said the former prime minister “fundamentally undermined” the principles of responsible government because he was not responsible to the parliament, and that his actions were “corrosive of trust in government”.
AngusGthompson Said it the day he was elected and every day he held office he proved me correct….absolutely THE worst PM Australia had and will ever have, and an even worse individual, scumo is his true name
AngusGthompson Scomo was a bully and he didn't like being caught out and punished for doing wrong!
AngusGthompson He has sullied and intimidated his own ministers right thru his tenure, he's a bigot, that is a compulsive liar, a Sociopath, not worth listening to word that dribbles out of that gap in his face. LNP will destroy itself, by having him hanging onto their coat tails
AngusGthompson Scott Morrison as we all know is a liar.
AngusGthompson I daresay all Robodebt victims and their friends, refugees, women, poor people, people needing MRI's, disabled people, homeless, non-white people and anyone who has had anything whatsoever to do with Centrelink in the past decade will sympathise with poor intimidated Scott.
AngusGthompson It was a censure. Let's keep to terminology correct. He didn't like it. He wasn't meant to. A more sensible person would have known showing some humility in face of concerted disapproval by highest office in the land might have softened the hurt. At least it removed the smirk.
AngusGthompson It wasn’t just Labor though was it? 86 to 50, including the only principled Liberal in the leftovers, and some independents. I saw the criticism above of people ‘not reading beyond the headline’ so I did. Ended up scanning through his entire speech and, nothing much else.
AngusGthompson The best of Scott Morrison's ability is a pretty low bar.
AngusGthompson So point out the gaslighting, the lies, & the missing remorsefulness.
berniepeoples AngusGthompson Always headlining from the Liberal Party perspective. The Age never learns.
AngusGthompson That’s exactly what AlboMP is doing and it will be repaid to him in spades when he loses govt
AngusGthompson Intimidation and retribution is what he did for the last 9 years
AngusGthompson Can't wait for him to be NACC ered Horrible horrible man auspol
AngusGthompson If it brought down the cost of living I might be interested.
AngusGthompson Ask Michael Towke and Christine Holgate how they feel about the excuses of a lying, unprincipled and corrupt bully.
AngusGthompson No, Scotty got caught out secretly amassing ministerial portfolios like a petty dictator. He owes all citizen Australias an apology. He won't because, hey he had the powers but didn't use them. Such a pathetic excuse from the most reviled Liberal 'leader', until the next one.
berniepeoples AngusGthompson It’s called CONSEQUENCES FOR ACTIONS someone should explain it to Morrison .
AngusGthompson Was hoping I would never have to look at that smarmy face ever again 🤢🤮
AngusGthompson Hehe. How about writing that what he did was shocking?
AngusGthompson Come off the grass the man should be out on his arse for what he did in his time as the member for Cook. Those who support him should be out on their ear as well for defending the indefensible.
AngusGthompson Morrison is facing consequences for deceiving the electorate & parliament. How can this be intimidation? The Age running an LNP protection racket again. Don’t buy the crap.
AngusGthompson Hey ScottMorrisonMP just resign. You are damaged goods. Go enjoy your healthy pension.
AngusGthompson His speech indicated everything you need to know about this selfish, gutless man.
AngusGthompson Morrison would know all about intimidation and retribution!
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AngusGthompson Morrison playing the victim card is pathetic. He secretly gave himself the powers of a dictator. I'm waiting for more information on how he abused those powers. MorrisonCensure auspol
AngusGthompson Intimidation and retribution? Helloooo! Christine Holgate on the line….
AngusGthompson And The Age sounds sympathetic to the case this duplicitous, bullying ex PM who deserves no sympathy.
AngusGthompson Has he put in an official complaint? No, didn't think so.
AngusGthompson F-ing clown. And so what if he's censured? His career is already finished. What he did should be criminal.
AngusGthompson Being held accountable for your actions always feels like an attack. Morrison is not the victim, her screwed over this whole country and his own party. Nothing more than a God complex. Another example of why the age is losing subscriptions
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AngusGthompson Oh dear dear. LNP don't do accountability very well do they
AngusGthompson Waiting for Homer le Grand with the hot take that it is somehow Daniel Andrews’ fault
AngusGthompson something something if he doesn't like it then he can go
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AngusGthompson He’ll probably have to take time off for mental health reasons now. Anything to get out of work.
AngusGthompson The architect of Robodebt said that 😳🤬 CensureMorrison censure auspol
AngusGthompson “You only had to ask me.”
AngusGthompson “intimidation” and “retribution.” Will that be his NAAC defense argument too?
AngusGthompson I reject the premise of his objection. It’s contempt is proven.
AngusGthompson That’s the same Scott Morrison that intimidated and bullied Christine Holgate! Yeah right!
AngusGthompson Intimidation and retribution are his middle names
AngusGthompson The man who stood behind the protection of parliament to slander a woman & screech at the top of his lungs 'she can go' is accusing others of intimidation & retribution? He deserves a whole lot more than a censure motion for his undermining & abuse of our democratic processes...
AngusGthompson Bah ha ha ha ha, this of course is classic Morrison, blame everyone else! Morrison shows all the characteristics of narcissistic behaviour including it's always someone else's fault! Why didn't they ask! As one astute observer noted 'I don't think, I know!
AngusGthompson The self proclaimed MinisterForEverything remains unrepentant for deceiving the Australian public and our Parliament .. Narcissist CensureMorrison
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AngusGthompson any of your opinion writers going to tell us what they think of scotts behaviour or has costello sent down the command
AngusGthompson Lord of the Lies, you are a disgrace
AngusGthompson Well I'll be.... “intimidation” and “retribution” ....weren't they a key modus operandi of Morrison?
AngusGthompson The guy is a congenital liar, why are you pretending a single utterance has any value whatsoever. By uncritically publishing his lies, you are complicit. Christ The Age has deteriorated. It's really pretty sad and you should all feel ashamed.
AngusGthompson Bullying and intimidation was a tool of the Morrison Prime Ministership. Being called to account for his secretive power grab deceit is making him cry 'victim' status. No sympathy from me. Resign please. Will happen soon if the signing up to talking fests is any indication.
AngusGthompson When your actions are just down right indefensible, Scumo has chosen to do what Donald would do.
AngusGthompson Intimidation & retribution? If Morrison doesn’t like it then: He! Can! Go!
AngusGthompson Morrison is no martyr. He knew exactly what he was doing. This stunt was just advertising for his speaking gigs. TawdryTelevangelist
AngusGthompson From the guy who initiated robodebt...
AngusGthompson If Morrison wasn't covered in tar and feathers and chased out of Canberra by an angry mob then he's gotten off lightly, again.
AngusGthompson Wait til he fronts ICAC🤔
AngusGthompson Feels like Jebus on the way to Calvary.
AngusGthompson Morrison was dishonest. He was the Prime Minister and he hid his appointments from the public. That’s it. Dishonesty at that level should be punished
AngusGthompson How did I know the Age would make this story all about Morrison's response?
AngusGthompson Classic Morrison response..used to be China..now Albanese government..when he opens his mouth righteously crying victimisation&throwing accusations like “bullying”&”intimidation” around..you can bet it has “nothing” to do with his actions&failures as leader..LIB&AUS pay the price
AngusGthompson Pot. Kettle. Black. What did the LNP do when they 1st got in2 office? So many politically motivated hollow enquiries & royal commissions in2 various ALP members & policies. Hahaha give me a break ScottMorrisonMP! auspol AusPol2022
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