Australia's former prime minister Scott Morrison says he will not resign following a report released on Friday into his secret portfolio appointments.
"I am pleased that this matter has now concluded, and I can continue, as I have since the last election, to serve the people of Cook as their federal member of parliament," he said in a statement.
"In relation to the broader matters that were subject of The Inquiry I note that at all times as Prime Minister I sought to exercise my responsibilities in a manner that would best advance and protect Australia’s national interests and the welfare of the Australian people.
"This was done during a time of significant challenge not seen since the Second World War and the Great Depression," he said, reiterating the sentiments expressed during his previous press conference about the so-called secret ministries, saying “I note that the criticisms of my decisions have been made after the event and with the benefit of this perspective”.