SYDNEY — Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday that secretly giving himself extra powers when he was Australia’s leader was necessary during the coronavirus crisis, as criticism ...

Australia's former prime minister Scott Morrison took on extra powers in secret The former prime minister defended his actions, saying they were a safeguard during the coronavirus pandemic and ...

Scott Morrison was busy during the pandemic. In addition to being prime minister, he covertly put himself in charge of five ministries. Critics say he damaged democracy. By Damien Cave SYDNEY ...