Australia PM Morrison defends record despite election loss
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia PM Morrison defends record despite election loss

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Scott Morrison said his conservative government had left Australia in a robust condition, even as voters on Saturday punished him for his handling of issues including climate change and the pandemic that helped return the center-left opposition to power for the first time in almost a decade. A former tourism marketer before switching to politics, Morrison was labeled the “accidental prime minister” in 2018 when his government colleagues chose him to replace then-leader Malcolm Turnbull. “We hand over this country as a government in a stronger position than when we inherited it when we came to government,” Morrison told a gathering of Liberal supporters in Sydney late Saturday night. “We leave government, having secured our borders many years ago, and we leave government having restored our nation’s defenses,” he added, mentioning the recently created security alliance known as AUKUS that also includes the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Scott Morrison leans into life as a home cook as he pops down to IGA in his thongs to pick up some green onions after quitting politics - but his life is about to get a LOT busier
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Scott Morrison leans into life as a home cook as he pops down to IGA in his thongs to pick up some green onions after quitting politics - but his life is about to get a LOT busier

Daily Mail  

He has vowed never to leave behind his beloved 'Shire'. Proud home cook Mr Morrison, who has represented the unapologetically conservative seat of Cook in the Sutherland Shire since 2007, wore a tight-fitting blue Ralph Lauren t-shirt and baggy grey shorts as he picked up some spring onions. Man about town: Scott Morrison wore a tight-fitting blue Ralph Lauren t-shirt …

Scott Morrison reveals his new job working alongside an ex-CIA director after quitting as an MP
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Scott Morrison reveals his new job working alongside an ex-CIA director after quitting as an MP

Daily Mail  

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has revealed he will take up a new job working alongside ex-CIA director Mike Pompeo. Scott Morrison is pictured with his wife Jenny Morrison and their children Lily and Abbey Mike Pompeo and Robert O'Brien walk together in 2020 when both were serving the Trump Administration The pact, which will deliver US nuclear submarines to …

Jairam Ramesh cites Australian Parliament’s criticism of Morrison to take a dig at PM Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

Jairam Ramesh cites Australian Parliament’s criticism of Morrison to take a dig at PM Modi

Firstpost  

Australia’s former Prime Minister Morrison on Wednesday unsuccessfully argued against being censured by Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi while citing the censure of former Australian premier Scott Morrison by that country’s Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers. “Former Australian PM …

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison censured over secret ministry posts
2 years, 1 month ago

Former Australian PM Scott Morrison censured over secret ministry posts

Firstpost  

Over two years, Morrison had himself sworn in as minister for finance, home affairs, treasury, resources, agriculture and environment, without telling the public, parliament or existing ministers Sydney: Australia’s parliament on Wednesday censured ex-prime minister Scott Morrison for secretly appointing himself to several key ministries during the Covid-19 pandemic, delivering a rare and stinging rebuke. By a vote of 86 …

Scott Morrison's closest allies believe the former PM should quit
2 years, 1 month ago

Scott Morrison's closest allies believe the former PM should quit

Daily Mail  

Liberal MPs have turned on former prime minister Scott Morrison and want him to 'pack his bags' and get out of parliament, insiders claim. Nikki Savva, a former senior staffer to Liberal treasurer Peter Costello, said Mr Morrison's once closest party allies believe he was 'power hungry' and 'deluded' into treating them 'like dirt'. Once close political colleagues are reportedly …

Morrison and His Ministries
2 years, 3 months ago

Morrison and His Ministries

The Diplomat  

Compared to its political cousins in the United Kingdom and Canada, Australia has less concentration of power in the prime minister’s office. Yet there has been a series of recent revelations that Australia’s former prime minister, Scott Morrison, significantly undermined the principles of a cabinet-based government, secretly having himself sworn into five other ministries by the governor-general in order to …

Judge to probe how former Australia PM gained secret powers
2 years, 4 months ago

Judge to probe how former Australia PM gained secret powers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A retired judge has been …

Australia: Anthony Albanese becomes new PM, Scott Morrison concedes defeat
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia: Anthony Albanese becomes new PM, Scott Morrison concedes defeat

Op India  

Australia’s opposition leader Anthony Albanese defeated the current Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the national election. Australia’s Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative government. I congratulate Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party and I wish him and his government all the very best.” Albanese …

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison concedes election defeat
2 years, 7 months ago

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison concedes election defeat

Firstpost  

Australians voted Saturday to end a decade of conservative rule. However, it is not yet clear if any party has secured a majority Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday admitted defeat in national elections after a “difficult night” for his conservative government. “Tonight I have spoken to the leader of the opposition and the incoming prime minister, Anthony Albanese, …

Australia's PM Scott Morrison concedes election defeat, Anthony Albanese to take over now
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia's PM Scott Morrison concedes election defeat, Anthony Albanese to take over now

India TV News  

Highlights Australia’s PM conceded defeat after an election Saturday that could deliver a minority govt. Australia’s prime minister conceded defeat after an election Saturday that could deliver a minority government. Scott Morrison acted quickly despite millions of votes yet to be counted because an Australian prime minister must attended a Tokyo summit on Tuesday with U.S., Japanese leaders with PM …

Morrison first recent Australian leader to survive 3 years
2 years, 7 months ago

Morrison first recent Australian leader to survive 3 years

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — In at least one sense, Scott Morrison has become the most successful Australian prime minister in years just by standing for reelection on Saturday. The 54-year-old former tourism marketer was labeled the “accidental prime minister” in 2018 when his government colleagues chose him to replace then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Morrison rose to public prominence when the conservative …

Australia election 2022: Inside Scott Morrison's visit to Tasmania on the campaign trail
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia election 2022: Inside Scott Morrison's visit to Tasmania on the campaign trail

Daily Mail  

During one hectic day on the election campaign trail Scott Morrison requested a bowls match against an 81-year-old local champion, spoke to Aussies struggling with their mental health and was rushed away from a cheese factory by his security detail. Outside the Launceston Head to Health clinic, anti-Coalition protesters held signs and chanted 'hey-hey, ho-ho, Morrison has got to go' …

Australia PM, trailing in election polls, announces housing policy
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia PM, trailing in election polls, announces housing policy

Hindustan Times  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a housing policy on Sunday aimed at boosting home ownership and reducing prices, as his government lags the opposition Labor Party days before a general election. Australians will vote for a government on Saturday, with recent polls showing Morrison's Liberal-National coalition on track to lose to centre-left Labor. Morrison's Liberal Party will formally launch …

Australia election 2022: Scott Morrison's 10-year vision and warning against Anthony Albanese
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia election 2022: Scott Morrison's 10-year vision and warning against Anthony Albanese

Daily Mail  

The Prime Minister admits he has made mistakes but believes he can win Australia under a Labor government will become intolerant, with citizens worrying about what they can think and say, and economically weak due to excessive government intervention, Scott Morrison has warned in a last-ditch election pitch to voters. The Prime Minister rejects the US President's 'Build Back Better' …

Australia election 2022: Scott Morrison rushed from campaign event Solomon Islands diplomat fracas
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia election 2022: Scott Morrison rushed from campaign event Solomon Islands diplomat fracas

Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been rushed out of a campaign event in Tasmania by his security detail after being confronted by an angry voter. @SBSNews #ausvotes pic.twitter.com/lq4U3hUDDx — Shuba Krishnan May 12, 2022 Trevor Sofield confronted Scott Morrison at a dairy cafe in Tasmania on Thursday afternoon to express his disappointment at the mismanagement of the Solomon Islands Mr …

Anthony Albanese's election campaign not over yet despite horror new polling results
2 years, 8 months ago

Anthony Albanese's election campaign not over yet despite horror new polling results

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese's election hopes took a hit after a significant blunder during the first week of campaigning, but the margin of error in the latest opinion poll indicates it's not over yet. Anthony Albanese's election hopes took a hit after a significant blunder during the first week of campaigning but the margin of error in the latest opinion poll indicates …

Australian PM calls May 21 general election
2 years, 8 months ago

Australian PM calls May 21 general election

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative coalition trails Labor in opinion polls after nine years in power. Australia will hold a general election on May 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says, triggering a campaign expected to be fought over cost-of-living pressures, climate change and questions of trust and competence of the major parties. Morrison played up economic uncertainties and security threats …

Scott Morrison calls federal election for May 21, setting up battle with Labor's Anthony Albanese
2 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison calls federal election for May 21, setting up battle with Labor's Anthony Albanese

ABC  

Australians will get to decide who leads the country for the next three years when they go to the polls in a federal election on May 21. Key points: The election date sets up a six-week campaign which will pit Mr Morrison against Anthony Albanese Mr Morrison admitted his government was not "perfect" but that it was "up-front" Mr Albanese …

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in battle to be prime minister as Australia heads to election
2 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in battle to be prime minister as Australia heads to election

ABC  

Both men have spent a good part of their lives in politics but, come May 21, one will be prime minister and the other will likely face the end of his political career. Scott Morrison heads to the election as the first Prime Minister since John Howard, more than 14 years ago, to serve a full term as the nation's …

Poll shows Scott Morrison is LEAST trusted prime minister in more than a decade
2 years, 9 months ago

Poll shows Scott Morrison is LEAST trusted prime minister in more than a decade

Daily Mail  

Scott Morrison is the least trusted Prime Minister that Australia has had for more than a decade according to a new poll. Scott Morrison is the least trusted Australian Prime Minister in more than a decade according to a new poll With a federal election due by May 21, both Mr Morrison and Mr Albanese is well into campaign mode …

Barnaby Joyce's text describing Scott Morrison as a 'liar' is the least of the PM's problems
2 years, 11 months ago

Barnaby Joyce's text describing Scott Morrison as a 'liar' is the least of the PM's problems

ABC  

Scott Morrison's biggest enemy isn't the cohort of colleagues who don't like him, it's that some of those who do like him have a gnawing sense the jig is up. One Cabinet minister insists Morrison's frontbench is "rock solid behind the PM", blaming the summer of discontent for the government's current woes, saying Australians' hopes for 2022 have been dashed …

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launches scathing attack of Scott Morrison
3 years, 2 months ago

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launches scathing attack of Scott Morrison

Daily Mail  

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has blasted his successor Scott Morrison's 'shameful' and 'duplicitous' behaviour towards France in scrapping a $90 billion submarine deal. Mr Turnbull's comments came after Mr Morrison said he wouldn't cop any 'sledging of Australia' after French President Emmanuel Macron labelled him a liar. Scott Morrison is seen greeting UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday …

As Gladys Berejiklian fell from the top of the power list, Scott Morrison literally raced out ahead of her with his own agenda
3 years, 3 months ago

As Gladys Berejiklian fell from the top of the power list, Scott Morrison literally raced out ahead of her with his own agenda

ABC  

Just 24 hours earlier, the Financial Review's annual power list had been trumpeting the fact that, for the first time in the 21-year history of the list, the Prime Minister was not perceived as the nation's most powerful person. Having survived the maelstrom of a COVID outbreak in her state that had seen its citizens locked down for four months, …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he remains confident in US amid election uncertainty
4 years, 2 months ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he remains confident in US amid election uncertainty

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has "great confidence" in the US, despite uncertainty around the presidential election. Key point: Donald Trump's campaign has threatened legal action to cease counting of votes in some states Scott Morrison said he remained confident in the US and would not comment on the outcome Asked whether the election was being undermined, the Foreign …

Scott Morrison\'s popularity plunges after Australian bushfires
4 years, 11 months ago

Scott Morrison\'s popularity plunges after Australian bushfires

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: A political poll showed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s popularity declined sharply as his government grappled with a bushfires crisis that has killed 28 people and destroyed 2,000 homes. “We have heard the message loud and clear from the Australian people,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said on Monday, when asked about the poll result as he announced a A$50 million …

Australian prime minister’s approval rating singed by bushfires
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian prime minister’s approval rating singed by bushfires

Al Jazeera  

Scott Morrison has come under attack for being slow to respond to the crisis, even taking a holiday as Australia burned. A new poll shows the popularity of Australia‘s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declined sharply amid deepening anger at his government’s handling of the bushfires that have killed 28 people, razed more than 11 million hectares of land and …

Australia bushfire crisis: Prime Minister admits mistakes amid mounting criticism
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia bushfire crisis: Prime Minister admits mistakes amid mounting criticism

CNN  

CNN — Australia’s beleaguered prime minister, Scott Morrison, has admitted there were things he “could have handled much better” in the bushfire crisis and will propose a royal commission into the disaster. Wolter Peeters/The Sydney Morning Herald via Getty Images “These are sensitive environments, they are very emotional environments,” said Morrison, adding that “prime ministers are flesh and blood too …

Scott Morrison: The ‘daggy dad’ burned by Australia’s fire crisis
5 years ago

Scott Morrison: The ‘daggy dad’ burned by Australia’s fire crisis

Al Jazeera  

Australians are angry at the prime minister’s handling of the crisis and failure to take action on climate change. Canberra, Australia – When Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in the bushfire-ravaged New South Wales town of Cobargo last week, locals were less than welcoming. “Tell the prime minister he can go and get f***ed!” Several homes and businesses were …

Australian PM’s leadership criticized during wildfire crisis
5 years ago

Australian PM’s leadership criticized during wildfire crisis

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — As his country burned, Australia’s prime minister was cursed and jeered out of a town, called an “idiot,” a “moron” and worse, and skewered at home and abroad for his dismissive response toward climate change. The outpouring of frustration and rage from many Australians toward Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s lethargic wildfire response has been likened to the …

After his federal election victory, the hard part begins for Morrison
5 years, 7 months ago

After his federal election victory, the hard part begins for Morrison

ABC  

It was John Howard who brought perpetual campaigning to Australian politics: the regime where a government and prime minister spend their entire terms campaigning, rather than just leaving it to the actual election campaign, or a few key annual events like the budget. Full election coverage Photo shows Australia Votes Key stories, analysis, Antony Green's election guides, Vote Compass, videos …

Inside Scott Morrison's Donald Trump-like election victory
5 years, 7 months ago

Inside Scott Morrison's Donald Trump-like election victory

ABC  

The parallels between Donald Trump's unexpected triumph and Scott Morrison's "miracle" election win are remarkable. When "The Donald" defied the polls and the pundits to win the 2016 presidential election, disenfranchised blue collar workers and people on low incomes with less formal education swung the race his way. The conventional wisdom in the wash up of the election is that …

Australia election upset: How did the conservatives win?
55 years ago

Australia election upset: How did the conservatives win?

Slate  

The polls were wrong. This happened despite the fact that most analysts expected it to lose a large number of seats; despite being out of step with the nation’s emerging consensus on climate change, marriage equality, religion, and race; despite a chaotic tenure in office that has seen three leaders since 2016; despite a threadbare policy agenda; despite many of …

Scott Morrison thanks Australians for surprise election victory
5 years, 7 months ago

Scott Morrison thanks Australians for surprise election victory

The Hindu  

A jubilant Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday vowed to get straight back to work after a shock general election victory, which delivered the country three more years of conservative government. While the possibility remained that the coalition would again form a minority government, Mr. Shorten’s move to concede defeat late on Saturday night confirmed a resounding victory for …

Conservatives in Australia on course for \'sensational\' election victory
5 years, 7 months ago

Conservatives in Australia on course for \'sensational\' election victory

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia's Liberal-led conservative government was headed for a remarkable win at the national election early on Sunday after uncovering a narrow path to victory that twisted through urban fringes and rural townships. "I have always believed in miracles," Morrison told cheering supporters at Sydney's Wentworth Hotel, where the government holds its official election night function. "I know that you're …

Election 2019: Why Queensland turned its back on Labor and helped Scott Morrison to victory
5 years, 7 months ago

Election 2019: Why Queensland turned its back on Labor and helped Scott Morrison to victory

ABC  

If there's one thing Queenslanders don't like, it's being told what to do. Full election results Photo shows A mobile phone showing the ABC's 2019 federal election results Search all electorates, find out which seats are changing, and keep up-to-date on the latest vote count. "People up here in central Queensland aren't stupid, they can work out that unsure what's …

Right-wing Australian politician who blamed Muslims for Christchurch mosque attack loses seat
5 years, 7 months ago

Right-wing Australian politician who blamed Muslims for Christchurch mosque attack loses seat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The anti-immigration politician egged by …

Voting begins in Australia general election
5 years, 7 months ago

Voting begins in Australia general election

India TV News  

Australians have begun voting on Saturday in the first general election since political infighting ousted the nation's fourth leader in a decade. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said he has united his conservative government in the nine months since he replaced Malcolm Turnbull, the BBC reported. The nation holds elections every three years, but no prime minister has succeeded in …

Voting under way in climate-dominated Australia elections
5 years, 7 months ago

Voting under way in climate-dominated Australia elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australians flocked to the polls Saturday capping a bitterly fought election that may be the first anywhere decided by climate policy. Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten poses as he votes with his wife Chloe during a federal election at Moonee Ponds West Primary School in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, May 18, 2019.Polling stations opened across Australia on Saturday in elections …

Scott Morrison declares victory in tight Australia election
5 years, 7 months ago

Scott Morrison declares victory in tight Australia election

Al Jazeera  

Melbourne, Australia – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared victory in the country’s federal elections after his Liberal-National coalition defied opinion polls and secured a surprise win over the opposition Labor Party. He added that he would not contest Labor’s next vote for party leader, and urged supporters to “carry on the fight”. Josh Frydenberg, treasurer and Morrison’s second-in-command, …

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison Scores Surprise Election Victory
5 years, 7 months ago

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison Scores Surprise Election Victory

NPR  

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison Scores Surprise Election Victory Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Rycroft/AP Rick Rycroft/AP Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison won re-election on Saturday, stunning pollsters who had anticipated his defeat for several months. At his victory party in Sydney, Morrison said, "Tonight is about every single Australian who depends on their government to put them first. …

Video: Aussie PM Scott Morrison egged while campaigning
5 years, 8 months ago

Video: Aussie PM Scott Morrison egged while campaigning

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Australia's election became a little more raucous on Tuesday when a protestor tried -- but failed -- to crack an egg on Prime Minister Scott Morrison's head. The attacker's egg, thrown from close range, appeared to bounce off the politician at a Country Women's Association event in New South Wales, where Morrison was campaigning ahead of May 18 general …

Australian PM Morrison egged on election campaign trail
5 years, 8 months ago

Australian PM Morrison egged on election campaign trail

Al Jazeera  

Egg appeared to strike Morrison on the back of the head then bounce off without breaking. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison was hit on the head with an egg during a protest ahead of a general election next week. The egg appeared to strike Morrison on the back of the head then bounce off without breaking as he spoke to …

Federal election 2019: Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten go head-to-head in second leaders' debate
5 years, 8 months ago

Federal election 2019: Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten go head-to-head in second leaders' debate

ABC  

Federal election campaign tensions rose to the surface as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten locked horns in a second leaders' debate in Brisbane, with the Labor leader accusing the Prime Minister of invading his personal space. Key points: Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten clashed over the issue of tax in their second leaders' debate Mr Morrison criticised Labor's plan to …

Scott Morrison announces Liberal election promise to cap Australia's annual refugee intake
5 years, 8 months ago

Scott Morrison announces Liberal election promise to cap Australia's annual refugee intake

ABC  

Scott Morrison has invoked John Howard's refugee policies when he appeared alongside the former prime minister to pledge a re-elected Coalition government will crack down on who comes to Australia. Key points: Mr Morrison announced a plan to cap refugee migrants at 18,750 per year Liberals will push for 10pc increase in number of refugees, humanitarian entrants settled in regional …

Australian Prime Minister Announces that Nation Will Go to Polls on May 18
5 years, 8 months ago

Australian Prime Minister Announces that Nation Will Go to Polls on May 18

News 18  

Sydney: Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday called a national election for May 18, firing the starting gun on a campaign set to focus heavily on climate and the economy. Labour for its part has zeroed in on centrist voters frustrated that they elected a moderate in former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull only for the Liberals to swap horses …

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