Former judge to head Australian inquiry into ex-PM Morrison's secret roles

FILE PHOTO: Scott Morrison, leader of the Australian Liberal Party, arrives to address supporters in Sydney, Australia, May 21, 2022. REUTERS/Loren Elliott//File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia appointed a former High Court judge on Friday to lead an inquiry into former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's secret appointments to some ministries at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virginia Bell will head the inquiry into Morrison's dual appointments to a range of departments, from health and finances to treasury and home affairs, and report by Nov. 25, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.