The Attorney General has been asked to find out exactly what happened, how it happened and if there are any legal ramifications.
Albanese has not ruled out further consultations and reforms to ensure there is no similar scandal in the future.
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under fire for his portfolio scandal. (Dean Sewell)
Morrison has come under fire from all sides of politics following revelations that he had secretly taken on ministerial responsibilities in the Health, Home Affairs, Resources, Treasury and Finance portfolios.
He has claimed that this was done to provide an extra layer of security during the COVID-19 pandemic, should a minister be struck down by the disease.
However, the assumption of different ministerial roles – usually without the knowledge of the existing minister – was spread over several months.
Morrison has said he used his emergency powers only once, to overturn Keith Pitt’s approval of a gas project, which he acknowledged was unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Morrison said the secrecy of his actions was necessary so as not to undermine ministers.
Former Home Secretary Karen Andrews has called for the former prime minister to leave Parliament after the revelations were made public.
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has refused to join her, saying the process is necessary to run its course.
Albanese’s language on the issue has also been strong, accusing Morrison of a “power grab” and an “unprecedented” attack on Australian democratic norms.
It has not been suggested that Morrison’s actions were in any way illegal or unconstitutional.