Court Finds Morrison Pep-11 Veto Broke Natural Justice

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during question time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 30, 2022. Martin Ollman/Getty Images

Scott Morrison’s vocal opposition to a controversial offshore gas drilling project meant his later decision to formally block it was tainted by apprehended bias, a court has found.

And the vocal opposition of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is leading to accusations any decision under his government will also be tainted.