Scott Morrison responds to criticism from Gladys Berejiklian

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Scott Morrison has spoken candidly about his failed attempt to convince Gladys Berejiklian to run for federal parliament.

Scott Morrison insists he is doing everything he can to bring more women into the ranks of the Liberal Party, despite his failed bid to win over Gladys Berejiklian.

Ms Berejiklian said last month she would not seek pre-selection for the Warringah federal seat despite encouragement from the prime minister.

While Mr Morrison was quick to push Ms Berejiklian to the top of his candidate list, his public campaign has also raised serious questions, given an ongoing ICAC investigation into the former prime minister from NSW.

Ms Berejiklian has denied any wrongdoing and the ICAC has yet to issue its findings.

In an interview with Nine Newspapers, the Prime Minister spoke about the criticism he has faced.

“People can’t have it both ways,” Mr Morrison said.

“They can’t say why you don’t bring more women into parliament, and when I try to bring women into parliament, and when it doesn’t happen, they attack me.

“Well, I’ll try, I’ll try many times.”

In November, Mr Morrison described the independent watchdog as a “kangaroo court”.

“What was done to Gladys Berejiklian was an absolute disgrace, and I will not allow this kind of process, which seeks to publicly humiliate people on issues that have nothing to do with the issues before such a commission, for seeing these powers are abused (and) seek to diminish the integrity of people like Gladys Berejiklian,” he told parliament at the time.

Asked about his line of attack, the prime minister said he would “always speak out” on such matters.

“When people’s private lives are featured in the media rather than seeking to pursue (these issues) through a proper process, well, I’m going to call it,” Mr Morrison told Nine.

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