"It was later revealed that in April 2021 the former PM was also...

"It was later revealed that in April 2021 the former PM was also sworn in as resources minister to prevent Keith Pitt from approving a huge oil and gas project off the Central Coast where Liberal members faced pressure from climate activists and teal independents.

'I sought to be the decision-maker on that issue because of its importance,' Mr Morrison told 2GB on Tuesday.

'The prime minister can't direct the minister.

'Those powers were not subject to the cabinet. It was important as PM that I was exercising my responsibility.'

A concerned Mr Pitt only found out in December when he wanted to move ahead with the project but the PM killed it."

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