Social Services Minister criticised media for treating the latest leadership spill like reality television, emphasising the serious nature of politics.
Mr Morrison has reportedly been offered the Treasurery portfolio as a result of Monday’s leadership ballot, which saw Malcolm Turnbull topple ousted Priome Minister Tony Abbott, 54-44 votes.
Mr Morrison neither confirmed nor denied the reports on Thursday, saying that Mr Turnbull would make announcements in due time.
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“I'm not going to engage in allthe insider gossip on these things,” he said.
“The way I find best to respond to these sorts of things is to do my job.”
Mr Morrison confirmed that he supported Mr Abbott in Monday’s ballot, adding his tanked to the former prime minister for his support.
“[He] was a strong advocate and a strong supporter for the policy actions that we took together,” he said.
“I want to thank the former prime minister for the great opportunities he gave me to serve the Australian people. I was pleased to support him in the ballot the other night.”
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When asked on reports surrounding the spill, Mr Morrison refused to engage.
“This is not some sort of reality television show and it shouldn't be covered like it is,” he said.
“These are serious issues that affect the lives of every Australian and what they want to be assured of is the stability and focus of the Government.
“As a Minister in this Government and in whatever role the PM would ask me to serve in his Government, I will be focused on them, not on gossip.”
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