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Morrison pleads ignorance as banks go on trial
The Turnbull government and the banks find themselves beginning week two of the second round of hearings at the royal commission in more trouble than even a week ago.
Jennifer Hewett writes on News specialising in Politics, Policy, Economy. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Jennifer is a senior national affairs columnist.
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