Prime Minister of Australia from 2018 to 2022
Cook byelection: Liberal candidate Simon Kennedy wins Scott Morrison’s former seat
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/14/cook-byelection-liberal-candidate-simon-kennedy-wins-scott-morrisons-former-seat
Simon Kennedy to replace Scott Morrison in federal seat of Cook after by-election win
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-13/nsw-simon-kennedy-replaces-scott-morrison-cook-byelection-win/103699670
War Memorial scandal: Morrison pushed $500m project before business case was done
smh.com.au/politics/federal/war-memorial-scandal-morrison-pushed-500m-project-before-business-case-was-handed-down-20240411-p5fj78.html
‘He pretended’: Aussie actor scorches ScoMo: Aussie Hollywood actor Brendan Cowell has taken a swipe at former Prime Minister Scott Morrison over his former role ...
news.com.au/sport/nrl/he-pretended-aussie-hollywood-actor-brendan-cowell-tears-scomo-to-pieces/news-story/ac1784dc701afc950eaa9d4ceab306b5
Documents show Tonga criticised Australia and NZ's response to China-Solomon security pact
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-09/documents-tonga-criticised-australia-nz-over-solomons-pact/103683274
Here’s how the PHX East Valley has evolved into an agritourism hot spot: Many PHX East Valley farms have evolved into national agritainment and agritourism hot ...
azbigmedia.com/business/heres-how-the-phx-east-valley-has-evolved-into-an-agritourism-hot-spot/
Former Australia PM Scott Morrison Says China Can Be a Democracy: Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed the idea that China is unable to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/former-australia-pm-scott-morrison-says-china-can-be-a-democracy
The Liberal party does not have a ‘women problem’. Men are the problem: The party’s women continue to wring their hands in their support group chats ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/08/the-liberal-party-does-not-have-a-women-problem-men-are-the-problem
Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Where does ScoMo rank in the pantheon of former PMs?: Historians say Scott Morrison’s legacy will be debated for decades.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/where-does-scomo-rank-in-the-pantheon-of-former-pms-20240228-p5f8hf.html
Quick Glance: Scott Morrison Issues China Warning in Farewell Speech
- Scott Morrison delivers farewell speech with warning about China
- He highlights the significance of his Christian faith in politics
- Morrison cautions about ongoing threat from China
- He praises colleagues and family while cautioning about China's strategy
How low can they go? Byelection exposed our cheap and tinny politics: The focus of both major parties for the Dunkley byelection was fairly trivial ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/how-low-can-they-go-byelection-exposed-our-cheap-and-tinny-politics-20240301-p5f94o.html
The GST system is broken and Scott Morrison’s fix has only made things worse: Every Australian’s life is affected by how the GST is allocated. But the latest ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-gst-system-is-broken-and-scott-morrison-s-fix-has-only-made-things-worse-20240312-p5fbsl.html
Former McKinsey consultant to succeed Scott Morrison in Cook: Simon Kennedy, who was backed by Tony Abbott, beat local mayor Carmelo Pesce by 158 to 90 votes in ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/former-mckinsey-consultant-to-succeed-scott-morrison-in-cook-20240304-p5f9og.html
Albanese is looking for a show of faith on the religious discrimination bill but common ground looks vanishingly thin
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/23/albanese-is-looking-for-a-show-of-faith-on-the-religious-discrimination-bill-but-common-ground-looks-vanishingly-thin
Morrison handed Albo a cowpat sandwich. Now it’s time to pay for it: As part of his efforts to prove he could keep taxes lower than Labor, Morrison avoided ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/morrison-handed-albo-a-cowpat-sandwich-now-it-s-time-to-pay-for-it-20240227-p5f84w.html
A date has been set for the by-election for the federal seat of Cook, prompted by Scott Morrison's resignation from politics in January ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/cook-byelection-vote-for-scott-morrison-s-former-seat-to-take-place-in-april/c3534b6e-3879-4329-b1f3-091833295c1e
Australia news LIVE: Data reveals gender pay gap at Australia’s biggest companies; Voters support stamp duty change
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-data-reveals-gender-pay-gap-at-australia-s-biggest-companies-voters-support-stamp-duty-change-20240227-p5f813.html
Federal parliament live updates: Scott Morrison to deliver valedictory speech, business leaders react to release of gender pay gap data
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-27/federal-parliament-live-updates-february-27/103514916
Thank you, all those who have joined me here today, or are listening elsewhere, for your kind attention. And, as always – up, up ... Show more #australianpolitics
ScoMo’s family targeted over Swift concert: Scott Morrison’s family have been targeted by online trolls, including one who made a “vicious” comment about his ...
news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/trolls-target-scomos-family-after-attending-taylor-swift-concert/news-story/befeea41591b5ec8d73557f4ac5f922d
Was Nemesis a well-wrought historical documentary or Real Housewives of Canberra?
theage.com.au/politics/federal/was-nemesis-a-well-wrought-historical-documentary-or-real-housewives-of-canberra-20240212-p5f4aa.html
Morrison's departure will help Liberals 'move on' but Nationals can't 'move on' until Barnaby does
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-16/grattan-friday-morrisons-departure-liberals-nationals/103474024
Scott Morrison accuses UN of antisemitism and applying double standards against Israel
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/19/scott-morrison-tells-rally-against-antisemitism-he-is-praying-for-a-great-miracle-in-middle-east
The PM has recruited a wife, but nobody knows the job description: The pitfalls of political wifedom are well documented, but there is no how-to guide.
theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-pm-has-recruited-a-wife-but-nobody-knows-the-job-description-20240216-p5f5j3.html
Australia news LIVE: Reserve Bank overhaul under threat; Fashion brands have some of the biggest gender pay gaps
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-reserve-bank-overhaul-under-threat-fashion-brands-have-some-of-the-biggest-gender-pay-gaps-20240228-p5f8br.html
Dutton a thug, Morrison ‘duplicitous’: Turnbull unloads on enemies in Nemesis: One of Turnbull’s former colleagues returns fire in the documentary ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-a-thug-morrison-duplicitous-turnbull-unloads-on-enemies-in-nemesis-20240205-p5f2iz.html
How do you punish a misbehaving MP? It’s up for debate: A political fight is brewing over new rules to punish badly behaved MPs, more than two years after the ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/how-do-you-punish-a-misbehaving-mp-it-s-up-for-debate-20240215-p5f57n.html
Dog of a deal means we’ll all pay $50 billion to keep Western Australia happy: WA has a gold-plated begging bowl being filled with taxes from all Australians ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/dog-of-a-deal-means-we-ll-all-pay-50-billion-to-keep-western-australia-happy-20240212-p5f468.html
Shakespearean? Nemesis looks more like Enid Blyton to me: Watching the ABC docuseries, it’s hard to escape the conclusion that not a lot of public service work ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/shakespearean-nemesis-looks-more-like-enid-blyton-to-me-20240208-p5f3hy.html
The creep never ends. Both sides know more tax cuts are needed: Labor and the Coalition have claimed their various tax plans would “solve” bracket creep ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-creep-never-ends-both-sides-know-more-tax-cuts-are-needed-20240208-p5f3dw.html
Anthony Albanese says he travelled overseas less than Scott Morrison in his first 12 months. Is that correct?
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-09/fact-check-anthony-albanese-overseas-international-travel/103443358
The Most Medically Accurate ‘House’ Episode Diagnoses a Rare Disease: In Season 2 Episode 15 of House, the team diagnoses a bizarre and rare disease in one of ...
collider.com/house-medically-accurate-episode/
Exact salary needed to secure biggest tax cut: The ideal salary you need to earn in order to benefit most from the government’s rejigged stage three tax cuts has ...
news.com.au/finance/work/magic-number-you-need-to-earn-to-get-most-out-of-looming-tax-cuts/news-story/3eb6cc2fcbc14f19a94aa9f5d61002f0
The Morrison paradox will haunt (and influence) Australian politics for decades to come
theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-morrison-paradox-will-haunt-and-influence-australian-politics-for-decades-to-come-20240124-p5ezrp.html
Quick Glance: ScoMo's Resignation from Politics
- Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is resigning from parliament after 16 years, triggering a by-election.
- Morrison stated it's time for a new member to bring fresh energy and long-term commitment to the community.
- Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor praised Morrison's legacy, including his contributions to AUKUS, handling Covid, and tax reform.
- Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie paid tribute to Morrison and emphasized that his resignation is ultimately his own decision, and his prime ministership will be well regarded.
‘A very dangerous prime minister’: Turnbull attacks Abbott’s prime ministership in new documentary that will reopen Coalition wounds
theage.com.au/politics/federal/a-very-dangerous-prime-minister-turnbull-attacks-abbott-s-prime-ministership-in-new-documentary-that-will-reopen-coalition-wounds-20240129-p5f0x3.html
As Scott Morrison exits, Albanese takes his stage-three tax cuts out to the trash
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/jan/27/as-scott-morrison-exits-albanese-takes-his-stage-three-tax-cuts-out-to-the-trash
Quick Glance: Tax Relief: Government Reduces High-end Tax Rates
- The government reduces stage 3 tax cuts for high earners and grants broad tax relief of up to $804.
- Changes to stage 3 tax cuts are made by the Albanese government due to changing economic circumstances.
- In addition to changes in tax rates and thresholds, the government will exempt some low-income individuals from the 2% Medicare levy.
- The stage 3 changes constitute a clear broken promise - the government insisted as recently as Monday that it had not changed its commitment to the Coalition-era cuts.
Speaking on 2GB this morning, Scott Morrison confirmed he will be travelling to the US in March to begin his new advisory roles and positions on private boards ... Show more #auspol
The former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced he will quit parliament at the end of February, triggering a byelection in his seat of Cook ... Show more #auspol #scomo #scottmorrison
Stage 3 tax cuts LIVE updates: Bigger cuts for workers earning up to $150,000: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cleared the way for a furious political fight ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/stage-3-tax-changes-live-bigger-cuts-for-workers-earning-up-to-150-000-20240124-p5ezlm.html
Quick Glance: Tax Reform: Increased Cuts up to $150k
- The original package provided a tax cut of $1875 per year for workers earning $120,000, but a more generous benefit of $9075 per year for workers earning $200,000.
- The changes address criticism from the Greens and progressive think tanks that $9.1 billion of the $20.7 billion in benefits would go to workers earning over $180,000 a year.
- Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor stated that the Coalition would 'absolutely not' accept any changes to stage 3, as voters were promised the tax cuts in the form set in law.
- The nation’s top employers issued a strong warning against changing stage 3 tax cuts due to the risk to the economy and damage to trust in the government.
ScoMo reveals surprise retirement plan: He once referred to himself as a political bulldozer.
news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/inside-scott-morrisons-retirement-plans-with-family-in-sutherland-shire/news-story/12bb4f55f312ba59530dc8c92f38aab0
Why all politicians want to use bracket creep to mislead you: Politicians on both sides hope bracket creep remains their dirty little secret ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/why-all-politicians-want-to-use-bracket-creep-to-mislead-you-20240128-p5f0ie.html
Nemesis tells the story of the Coalition years in its own words. Some of it will leave you stunned
abc.net.au/news/2024-01-28/behind-the-scenes-of-abc-political-docuseries-nemesis/103385524
The stage-three tax cuts are finally being reversed. The rich complaining Labor broke its promise just sound vulgar
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/25/the-stage-three-tax-cuts-are-finally-being-reversed-the-rich-complaining-labor-broke-its-promise-just-sound-vulgar
"I think the public, at this stage of this government, should be entitled to expect a bit more from Labor than that they're just a bit less crap than ... Show more
Morrison enlists former VP Pence to write foreword for Christian memoir: Former US vice president Mike Pence has endorsed Scott Morrison’s forthcoming book.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/morrison-enlists-former-vp-pence-for-christian-memoir-foreword-20240109-p5ew5g.html
How tradies inspired tax overhaul: When the stage three tax cuts were originally designed back in 2018 by Scott Morrison’s government ...
news.com.au/finance/work/taxavoiding-tradies-were-the-original-motivation-for-stage-three-cuts-a-leading-finance-expert-claims/news-story/f946e298c6d2b32f9e15b1dfa68d46b8
Anthony Albanese denounced Scott Morrison’s secrecy – but now he’s perpetuating it
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/18/anthony-albanese-denounced-scott-morrisons-secrecy-but-now-hes-perpetuating-it
There’s more to Engadine than McDonald’s and a former PM: Engadine found infamy thanks to a bewildering rumour about Scott Morrison and McDonald’s ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/there-s-more-to-engadine-than-mcdonald-s-and-a-former-pm-20231211-p5eqim.html
He’s a PhD scholar and Al Gore alumnus, but Steven Miles’ march to power began in the outer suburbs
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/16/hes-a-phd-scholar-and-al-gore-alumnus-but-steven-miles-march-to-power-began-in-the-outer-suburbs
Home Affairs Secretary Michael Pezzullo sacked: Pezzullo was stood aside in September, when the Home Affairs Minister directed the Public Service Commissioner to ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/home-affairs-secretary-michael-pezzullo-removed-from-his-job-20231127-p5emyv.html
Failures on quarantine contract helped sink Pezzullo: The decision by the ousted Home Affairs secretary to direct a government contract to his lobbyist friend’s ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/failures-on-quarantine-contract-helped-sink-pezzullo-20231127-p5en5r.html
Don’t be ‘suckered’ by Gaza ceasefire call: Scott Morrison: The former prime minister said a ceasefire would enable Hamas “to be able to strengthen their ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/don-t-be-suckered-by-hamas-ceasefire-call-scott-morrison-20231106-p5ehxx.html
Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson fly into Israel: The former prime ministers will reportedly meet Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, and visit massacre sites in ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/scott-morrison-and-boris-johnson-fly-into-israel-20231105-p5ehpw.html
‘Senator sixpack’ David Van used official Instagram to chat up women: Ex-Liberal senator David Van’s use of his official social media accounts to message women ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/senator-sixpack-david-van-used-official-instagram-to-chat-up-women-20230706-p5dm7i.html
Morrison warns against abandoning Indigenous cultural centre as his plan stalls: Progress on a $316 million centre the Morrison government announced last year ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/morrison-warns-against-abandoning-indigenous-cultural-centre-as-his-plan-stalls-20231109-p5eipf.html
Government formally responds to Robodebt royal commission, revealing 16 public servants being investigated over scheme
abc.net.au/news/2023-11-13/government-formally-responds-to-robodebt-royal-commission/103097888
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has landed in Israel, offering support to the country's leaders and people amid the Jewish state's conflict ... Show more #9News
The week in parliament: political debate sinks to new lows as Scott Morrison begins hard relaunch
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/18/the-week-in-parliament-political-debate-sinks-to-new-lows-as-scott-morrison-begins-hard-relaunch
Scott Morrison warns PM China could take advantage of his visit: The former prime minister said Australia should be wary about the way China could exploit ...
theage.com.au/world/europe/scott-morrison-warns-pm-china-could-take-advantage-of-his-visit-20231031-p5eg8d.html
Can the Tories win the next election?
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says in his experience opposition government make pledges before ... Show more #PoliticsHub
"I thought Boris Johnson was making enormous contributions to British life"
Former Australian PM Scott Morrison tells Beth Rigby "We were ... Show more #PoliticsHub trib.al/ftpea6d
Scott Morrison was double trouble for Liberal election hopes: It is now clear that Scott Morrison played a big part in handing victory to two Labor governments ...
smh.com.au/politics/nsw/scott-morrison-was-double-trouble-for-liberal-election-hopes-20231018-p5ed7q.html
Australia rejoins global climate fund, reversing Morrison decision: The Abbott and Turnbull governments provided $200 million before Scott Morrison announced he ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-rejoins-global-climate-fund-reversing-morrison-decision-20231005-p5e9xh.html
Spreading the word: Scott Morrison eyes booming Christian book market: Former prime minister Scott Morrison says his new book about his faith “hasn’t been ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/spreading-the-word-scott-morrison-eyes-booming-christian-book-market-20230918-p5e5le.html
Home affairs department head Michael Pezzullo standing aside pending investigation over leaked texts
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/25/home-affairs-department-head-michael-pezzullo-referred-to-public-service-commissioner-over-leaked-texts
Former PM Morrison buys into debate over Cronulla coastal walk: The state government says Marine Rescue volunteers are worried the proposed boardwalk is unsafe ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/former-pm-morrison-buys-into-debate-over-cronulla-coastal-walk-20230920-p5e68s.html
Scott Morrison says he ‘stepped down as prime minister’ in sermon warning of ‘hostile’ world
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/18/scott-morrison-says-he-stepped-down-as-prime-minister-perth-sermon-encounter-city-church
It was one of Morrison’s most contentious foreign policy moves. Michael Pezzullo wanted to help
smh.com.au/national/it-was-one-of-morrison-s-most-contentious-foreign-policy-moves-michael-pezzullo-wanted-to-help-20230919-p5e5sx.html
Charlie Teo’s ‘dogged tenacity’ on display on Harbour Bridge walk: Months after being found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct, the controversial ...
smh.com.au/cbd/charlie-teo-s-dogged-tenacity-on-display-on-harbour-bridge-walk-20230918-p5e5p2.html
Facility accused of exorcisms and gay conversion practices applied for funding a month after Morrison announced it
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/06/facility-accused-of-exorcisms-and-gay-conversion-therapy-applied-for-funding-a-month-after-morrison-announced-it
Australia supports a free Taiwan: Morrison: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/10/11/2003807515
Marise Payne is leaving but has long been ensconced in the political departure lounge
smh.com.au/politics/federal/marise-payne-is-leaving-but-has-long-been-ensconced-in-the-political-departure-lounge-20230908-p5e32z.html
Australian ex-PM Morrison to visit for Yushan Forum: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/10/02/2003807089
Tame’s candid admission over viral picture: When former Prime Minister Scott Morrison posed with Grace Tame at an Australia Day function at The Lodge in February ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/health/wellbeing/grace-tames-candidate-admission-over-viral-picture/news-story/0fc8e36f2888914bd143cb6416d41f3e
Scott Morrison a ‘bottomless well of self-pity’ with no ‘mercy’ for robodebt’s real victims, Bill Shorten says
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/01/scott-morrison-robodebt-bill-shorten-comments
Morrison lashes out at robo-debt ‘political lynching’, rejects royal commission findings
smh.com.au/politics/federal/morrison-lashes-out-at-robo-debt-political-lynching-rejects-royal-commission-findings-20230731-p5dsmn.html
Australia has a dose of ‘long Morrison’, and it’s nothing to sneeze at: The body politic is already infected by post-truthism. It might be tough to shake.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-has-a-dose-of-long-morrison-and-it-s-nothing-to-sneeze-at-20230802-p5dtbz.html
G20 Summit 2023 | Australian PM Anthony Albanese: Had good discussions with PM Modi
wionews.com/videos/g20-summit-2023-australian-pm-anthony-albanese-had-good-discussions-with-pm-modi-634399
#EXCLUSIVE : Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been seen for the first time since the Robodebt royal commission report was handed down. #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm
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