Disability royal commission would need approval from states, Coalition claims

Scott Morrison now says the government will support setting up the inquiry, claiming it was a ‘cruel lie’ he was opposed to it

The attorney general, Christian Porter, has claimed agreement from the states would be required for a disability royal commission, as the Coalition prepares to vote for a motion calling for such an inquiry while refusing to say when and how it will set one up.

On Sunday, Scott Morrison said the motion “will pass” with government support, claiming it was a “cruel lie” that he had opposed the idea but promised only consultation on a future inquiry.

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