Morrison’s rule by ‘Henry VIII’ clauses
During Covid-19, the government has been increasingly using legislative powers to bypass the parliament. So-called ‘Henry VIII’ clauses mean some of these laws cannot be amended or overturned.
Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.
Background reading:
Morrison ruling by ‘Henry VIII’ clauses in The Saturday Paper
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