Scott Morrison was sworn in to several portfolios other than prime minister during the pandemic. How can this be done?
- Written by Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney

It has been reported that, during the pandemic, the then prime minister, Scott Morrison, swore himself in as a minister to several portfolios, including health, finance and resources.
Can this be done?
Uncertainty about the facts
First, there are inconsistent stories about what occurred. There has been reference to Morrison...