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311122.12:12 PM Scott Morrison - Wikipedia WIKIPEDIA Scott Morrison Scott John Morrison (/ morison/;(4) born 13 May The Honourable 1968) is an Australian politician serving as the 3oth and current prime minister of Australia. He assumed office in Scott Morrison August 2018 upon his election as leader of the Liberal MP Party of Australia. He is the longest-serving prime minister since John Howard. Morrison was born in Sydney and studied economic geography at the University of New South Wales. He worked as director of the New Zealand Office of Tourism and Sport from 1998 to 2000 and was managing director of Tourism Australia from 2004 to 2006. Morrison also served as state director of the New South Wales Liberal Party from 2000 to 2004. He was first elected to the Australian House of Representatives at the 2007 election as a member of parliament (MP) for the division of Cook in New South Wales, and was quickly appointed to the shadow cabinet. After the Liberal-National coalition's victory at the 2013 election, Morrison was appointed Minister for Morrison in 2019 Immigration and Border Protection tin the Abbott Government where he was responsible for implementing 30th Prime Minister of Australia arn • pen ion Sovereign Borders. In a reshuffle the following Incumbent year, he became Minister for Social Services. He was later Assumed office promoted to the role of Treasurer in September 2015, 24 August 2018 after Malcolm Turnbull replaced Abbott as prime Monarch Elizabeth II minister. In August 2018, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton unsuccessfully challenged Turnbull for the Governor Sir Peter Cosgrove leadership of the Liberal Party. Leadership tension General David Hurley continued, and the party voted to hold a second Deputy Michael McCormack leadership ballot days later, with Turnbull choosing not to Bamaby Joyce stand. In that ballot, Morrison was seen as a compromise candidate and defeated both Dutton and Foreign Minister Preceded by Malcolm Turnbull Julie Bishop to become party leader and thus prime 14th Leader of the Liberal Party minister. Incumbent Morrison went on to lead the Coalition to an upset victory Assumed office in the 2019 election$ He was criticized for taking a 24 August 2018 holiday during the 2019-2o bushfires and for his Deputy Josh Frydenberg government's response:to the dicaster,[0 and for the Preceded by Malcolm Turnbull response to the*2021 Parliament rape allegations.[?] Minister for the Public Service During the COVID-19 pandemic, Morrison established the National Cabinet, and Australia received praise during In office 2020 for being one of the few Western countries to 29 May 2019 — 8 October 2021 successfully suppress the virus.Vii In foreign policy, Prime Minister Himself Morrison oversaw the signing of the AUKUS security pact, Preceded by Mathias Cormann increased tensions between Australia and China, resisted Mtps://en.wildpeditorgAviki/Scott_Mordson 1140 EFTA00263047 3/7/22. 12:12 PM Scott Morrison - Wikipedia international pressure to implement policies to address Succeeded by Ben Morton climate change and became part of the international effort Treasurer of Australia against Russia in the wake of the 2022 Russian invasion in office of Ukraine. 21 September 2015 - 24 August 2018 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull Preceded by Joe Hockey Contents Succeeded by Josh Frydenberg Early life and education Minister for Social Services Early career In office Tourism Australia 23 December 2014 - 21 September 2015 Political career Prime Minister Tony Abbott Opposition (2007-2013) Malcolm Turnbull * Abbott Government (2013-2015) Preceded by Kevin Andrews Immigration Social services Succeeded by Christian Porter Minister for Immigration and Border * Turnbull Government (2015-20181 Protection Prime Minister of Australia (2018-present) In office Leadership election 18 September 2013 — 23 December 2014 First term Prime Minister Tony Abbott Second term Preceded by Tony Burke ...4k Domestic affairs Bushfires Succeeded by Peter Dutton Response to parliamentary sexual Member of the Australian Parliament misconduct allegations for Cook Afghan refugees Incumbent Foreign affairs Assumed office 2019 Hong Kong protests 24 November 2007 2019 Turkish offensive Preceded by Bruce Baird Sino—Australian relations Majority 19.02% (35,765) Relations with New Zealand Personal details 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Born Scott John Morrison AUKUS 13 May 1968 COVID-19 pandemic Sydney, New South Vaccine rollout Wales, Australia Political views Political party Liberal Social policies Other political Coalition Environmental policies affiliations Personal life Spouse(s) Jenny Warren (n, 1990) Marriage and children Religious beliefs Children 2 Parent(s) John Douglas Morrison Honours Foreign honours (father) References Residence(s) Kirribilli House (primary)t11 Further reading The Lodge (Canberra) External links Education University of New South https://en.wikipedia.org/wikilScon_Morrison 2/40 EFTA00263048 3/7/22, 12'12 PM Scott Morrison - Wikipedia integrate the agency into the Australian Public Service..! He had been awarded a pay rise by the Remuneration Tribunal three weeks before his sacking. A 2019 investigation by The Saturday Paper suggested Morrison was sacked due to concerns that Tourism Australia was not following government procurement guidelines for three contracts relating to the "So where the bloody hell are you?" campaign, with a total value of $184 million. A 2008 report from the Auditor-General found that "information had been kept from the board, procurement guidelines breached and private companies engaged before paperwork was signed and without appropriate value-for- money assessments". It was suggested that M&C Saatchi, which had previously worked with Morrison on the "100% Pure" campaign in New Zealand, received favourable treatment in the tendering processi251 This episode and, more generally, his career in marketing led to his satirical sobriquet, "Scotty from Marketing,"[27] originating with the satirical news website The Betoota Advocate in August 2018. It was taken up on Twitter in early 2019, and spiked at the height of the bushfire crisis on 29 December 2019.11D In January 2020, Morrison referred to the name as a "snarky comment" used by the Labor Party to discredit him L2911271 Political career Opposition (2007-2013) Morrison sought Liberal preselection for the division of Cook, an electorate in the southern suburbs of Sydney which includes Cronulla, Caringbah, and Miranda, for the 2007 election, following the retirement of Bruce Baird, who had served as the member since 1998.139bl] He lost the ballot to Michael Towke, a telecommunications engineer and the candidate of the Liberals' right faction, by 82 votes to 8.13?J Paul Fletcher who came closest to Towke received 70 votes. Fletcher went on to win Liberal preselection for nearby Bradfield.(33) However, allegations surfaced that Towke had engaged in branch stacking and had embellished his resume.(34] The state executive of the Liberal Party disendorsed Towke and held a new pre- selection ballot, which Morrison won. The allegations subsequently proved to be false, and The Daily Telegraph was forced to pay an undisclosed amount to settle a defamation suit filed by Towke.O21 At the general election, Morrison suffered a two-party swing of over six percent against Labor candidate Mark Buttigieg, but was able to retain the seat on the strength of winning 52 percent of the primary vote.13-53 -4( LCCFV.- COVERSWIZI‘31- 4In September 2008, Morrison was appointed to Malcolm Turnbull's_ coalition front bench as shadow minister for housing. andItlocal 4.2overnment.i3e4 In December 2009, he became shadow minister for immigration and citizenship, coming into the shadow cabinet for the first time during Tony Abbott's first cabinet reshuffle shortly after winning the leadership.131 In December 2010, forty-eight asylum seekers died in the Christmas Island boat disaster.(3-41 In February 2011, Morrison publicly Morrison in 2009 questioned the decision of the Gillard Labor government to pay for the relatives of the victims to travel to funerals in Sydney, arguing that the same privilege was not extended to Australian citizens. After fellow Liberal and shadow treasurer Joe Hockey disagreed with Morrison's statements, Morrison said that the timing of his comments was insensitive, but did not back away from the comments themselves.13O41- 1 Other Liberal Party members including former prime minister Malcolm Fraser and former opposition leader John Hewson also criticized Morrison for his comments.W In the https://on.v.fikipodia.orgAviki/Scott_Morrison 4/40 EFTA00263049 3/7/22, 12:12 PM Scott Morrison - Wilapedia Morrison was also criticised for not accepting more Afghan refugees, who were fleeing the country after the Taliban seized control of the country in August 2021 1' 371 He agreed to give humanitarian visas to 3,000 Afghan refugees, fewer than other countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.' D Morrison later determined that more than 3,000 refugees may be accepted, as the original number was a "floor not a ceiling".11321 He would later state that he would only resettle refugees who came in through "official channels", and those who came to Australia via boat would not receive permanent residency.l'4o11' 417 Foreign affairs 2019 Hong Kong protests In August 2019, Morrison called on the Chief Executive of Hong Kong to listen to protester demands, denying that the 2019-20 Ho% Kong protests were showing signs of terrorism.NM At the 2019 Lowy Lecture, Scott Morrison argued that the 2019 Turkish offensive "distinctiveness of independent nations is preserved within a In October 2019, Morrison criticised the 2019 Turkish framework of mutual respect". offensive into north-eastern Syria. Morrison stated that he was concerned for the safety of the Kurds living in the region and also feared that the offensive could result in a resurgence of ISISJ143] Sino—Australian relations On 3o November 2020, a Chinese diplomat, Zhao Lijian, posted a digitally manipulated image of an Australian soldier who a pears to hold a bloodied knife against the throat of an Afghan child, on his Twitter page. The image is believed to be a reference to the Brereton Report, which had,been released earlier by the Australian government that month, and which details war crimes committed by the Australian Defence Force during the War in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016 1461 Later that day, Morrison called a press conference, calling the image "offensive" and "truly repugnant",N41 and demanding a formal apology from the Chinese government. China rejected the demands for an apology on the following day,L4- 0 with the artist of the image creating another artwork To Morrison in response to Morrison's demandi-1-421 The incident had the effect of unifying Australian politicians in condemning China across party lines while also drawing attention to the Brereton Report [KO The incident was further seen as a sign of deteriorating relations between Australia and China.(150 Relations with New Zealand As Prime Minister, Morrison has defended Australia's policy of deporting non-citizens including New Zealanders who had violated its character test or committed crimes. This policy was criticised by his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern, who described it as "corrosive" to Australia—New Zealand relations in February 202o3k5g11131 In mid-February 2021, Morrison defended the Australian policy of revoking Australian citizenship for dual nationals engaged in terrorism. The previous year, the Australian Government had revoked the citizenship of dual Australian-New Zealand citizen Suhayra Aden, who had become an ISIS bride. New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern had criticised the decision, accusing Australia of htlps://en.wikipeditorgAviki/Scott_Morrison 10140 EFTA00263050 3/7122. 12:12 PM 5Ccra MORRA 50%1 Scott Monson - Wildpeclia "pt- Early life and education Wales BSc HonsP M-Cc--) NeCrien "1-Ca . Signature Morrison was born in the suburb of Waverley in Sydney,19][w] the younger of two sons born to Marion (nee Smith) and John Doug! Morrison 0.934-2020).fg. 434/His father was a policem Website scottmorrison.com.au (h o served on the Waverley Municipal Council, including a single term as mayor. L21 ttp://scothnorrison.com. Morrison's maternal grandfather was born in New Zealand.1231 His paternal grandmother was the niece of I Pfickname(s) = ScoMoM noted Australian poet Dame Mary Gilmore. In 2012, on the Both anniversary of her death, he deliver a tribute to her in federal parliament. ml Morrison ihescended from William Roberts. a convicerwho was convicted of stealing yarn and transported to Australia on the First Fleet in 1788.141 Morrison grew up in the suburb of Bronte. He had a brief career as a child actor, appearing in several television commercials and small roles in local shows. 16 Some reports have suggested that he was the iconic 1970s Vicks "Love Rub" kid, but footage to confirm or refute this has not been found; he has stated he was in a different Vicks commercial.M Morrison attended Sydney Boys High School before going on to complete aBachelor of Science (B.Sc.) honours d- in applied economic geography at theWniversity31 of New South Wales. 2 1 1'His honours thesis, a demographical analysis of Christian Brethren assemblies in Sydney, was deposited in the University of Manchester Library's Christian Brethren Collection.MM Morrison contemplated studying theology at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada, but he instead chose to enter the workforce after completing his undergraduate education, in part due to the disapproval of his father.112-) Early career After graduating from university, Morrison worked as national policy and research manager for the Property Council of Australia from 1989 to 1995.1.11 He then moved into tourism, serving .as deputy chief executive of the Australian Tourism Task Force and then general manager of the Tourism Council of Australia; the latter was managed by Bruce Baird, whom he would eventually succeed in federal parliament.tg In 1998, Morrison moved to New Zealand to become director of the newly created Office of Tourism and Sport. He formed a close relationship with New Zealand's tourism minister, Murray McCully, and was involved with the creation of the long-running "1.00% Pure New Zealand" campaign.10-W He left this position in 2000, a year before the contact schedule.!I41 Morrison returned to Australia in 2000, to become state director of the New South Wales division of the Liberal Par . He oversaw the party's campaigns in the 2001 federal election and in the 2003 New South Wales state election.DA Tourism Australia HOtslAtt(t 00.K1:3N6R. v11-REOTS GiN ?Kos-it -Tun oN) In 2004, Morrison left the NSW Liberal Party post to become the inaugu managing director of Tourism Australia, which had been established by thenoward Governmen is appointment was controversial due to its openly political nature.LI?' He signed an initial three-year contract.M Morrison approved and defended the contentious "So where the bloody hell are you?" advertising campaign featuring Lan Bingle. His contract was terminated in July 2006, which at the time was attributed to conflict with tourism minister Fran Bailey over the government's plans to further https://enmikipedia.org/wilci/Scolt_Mcalsco 3/40 EFTA00263051 3/7/22, 12:12 PM Scott Morrison - Wikipedia same month, it was revealed that Morrison had "urged the\hadow cabinelto capitalise on the electorate's growing concerns" about Muslims and appeal to the public perception of their "inability to integrate" to gain votes.i4~1 f)..eq a otb Sxri2£t4E POLACE: IMR-,GeT(NG, POtr PtR'€ In February 24m3rMorrisoesaid that the%liceghould be notified of where asylum seekers are living in the communit4f any antisocial be aviour has occurred, and that there should be strict guidelines for the behaviour of those currently on bridging visas while they await the determination of their claims.M The new code of conduct was released by the immigration minister for more than 20,000 irregular maritime arrivals living in the community on bridging visas.(441 24013 OD/sr-ems-I- t ITMCCLeCrOAL- PROPEitit( - Thr-fr- HeOlCOL e kt,tr.. ,SS RANI Abbott Government (2013-2015) Following the Coalition's victory at the 2013 federal election, Morrison was appointed Minister for Immigration and Border Protection in- the Abbott Government and included in cabinet.t!1 Based on a series of off-the-record interviews, in June 2014 Morrison was identified by Fairfax Media as the leader of an Morrison is sworn in as Minister for informal grouping of "economically moderate, or wet" Social Services by Governor- government MPs, also including Greg_Hunt, Stuart Robert, and General Sir Peter Cosgrove, 2014 Josh Frydenberg. It was linked with another moderate grouping led by Christopher Pyne. It was further reported that Morrison had unsuccessfully argued in cabinet for a $25 million bailout of SPC Ardmona.(453 Immigration On 18 September 2013, Morrison launched Operation Sovereign Borders, the new government's strategy aimed at stopping unauthorised boats from entering Australian waters.140 Cabinet documents from this time revealed in 2018 that Morrison asked for mitigation strategies to avoid granting permanent visas to 700 refugees.i4Z1 His office reported that there were 300 boats and 20,587 arrivals in 2013 to only 1 boat and 157 arrivals for all of 2014.EA The UNHCR expressed concerns that the practice may violate the Refugee Convention.(49-1 In September 2014, it was reported that zero asylum seekers had died at sea since December 2013, compared with more than 1,1Oo deaths between 2008 and 2013.(52-1 The annual refugee intake, which had been increased to 20,000 for 2012-13 by the previous government, was reduced to 13,750, the level it had been in 2O11-12. Morrison stated that "Not one of those places will go to anyone who comes on a boat to Australia (...] they will go to people who have come the right way.451)(52) Morrison defended his use of the terms "illegal arrivals" and "illegal boats," saying that "I've always referred to illegal entry ... I've never claimed that it's illegal to claim asylum " During his time as Immigration Minister, Morrison's dealings with the media and accountability to the public were widely criticised by journalists, Labor and Greens senators, and others for refusing to provide details abourthe matters within his portfolio. Morrison asserted that to reveal details of operations would be to play into the hands of people smugglers who used this information to plan illegal smuggling operations.(sig On many occasions Morrison refused to answer questions about the status of asylum seekers or boats coming to and from Australia, often on the basis that he would not disclose "on water" or "operational" matters.ES6lisills8/E591[60] htlps:llen.wikipedia.orgrimiki/Scott_Morrison 5/40 EFTA00263052 3/7/22, 12:12 PM Scott Morrison - VVikipedla -:*In November 2014, the Australian Human Rights Commission delivired reriort*to the Government which found that*Monison failed in his responsibility to acAn thdtest interests of *.children in detention during his time as Minister. The overarching finding of the inquiry was that the prolonged, mandatory detention of asylppi seeker children‘used them significant mental and 1..physical illness and developmental delays in breach of Australia's international obligations 1011 The report was criticised by Tony Abbott as being politically motivated, with regard to the timing of the report's release after the Abbott Government had taken office. The Government released the report publicly in February 2015. 62 In early December 2014, Morrison had the Migration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment (Resolving the Asylum Legacy Caseload) Bill 2014 passed through the Australian Parliament. The bill gave Morrison more power than any previous minister in dealing with people seeking asylum in Australia, including the power to return asylum seekers to their place of origin, detain asylum seekers without charge, and refuse asylum seekers who arrive by boat access to the Refugee Review Tribunal.(631[641 The bill reintroduced temporary protection visas to deal specifically with the backlog of 30,000 people who had arrived under the previous Labor Government rat who had yet to be processed. The bill allowed those on bridging visas to apply for work, and increased the refugee intake to 18,750.(65) Social services In a cabinet reshuffle in late Decen,er 2014, Morrison was appointed the*Minister for Social Services and ceased to be Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (6 -0 The appointment was criticised by Australian Greens leader Christine Milne who claimed 4Morrison had a lack of compassiolf-661 With a softened change in image,Legi Morrison was commended by welfare and community groups for his accommodating approach and eagerness for the portfolio.[ ] Morrison encouraged working mothers and endorsed fixes to the childcare system by making indexation changes to the Family Tax Benefits payment.M7-91 In April 2015, he announced the introduction of the "No Jab, No Pay" policy, which withholds family Morrison in 2014. and childcare benefits from parents who do not vaccinate their children.(71) His time as minister was criticised by his opposition counterpart Jenny Macklin, who said that "Scott Morrison was appointed to clean up Kevin Andrews' mess but left behind more chaos, confusion and cuts."17~1 In March 2015, three hundred alumni of Sydney Boys High School signed a letter protesting Morrison's attendance at an alumni fund-raising evsnt. The protest letter expressed the org)tion that the school should not celebrate a person who he's° flagrantly disregarded human rightr."(73) During May 2015, Morrison promoted his plan for a $3.5 billion overhaul of the childcare subsidies system. His substantial advertising efforts led to claims that he was overshadowing the role of Treasurer Joe Hockey. Morrison insisted that he did not desire to take over the position of Treasurer despite his strong performances.[741 Turnbull Government (2015-2018) Morrison was appointed as Treasurer in the Turnbull Government in September 2015, replacing Joe Hockey.[Z5V0 In his first press conference as Treasurer, he indicated a reduction in government expenditure and stated that the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) and White Paper on tax reform would arrive on timeJizl Mtps://en.wikipedia.orgiviiki/Scott_Monison 6/40 EFTA00263053 317122,12:12 PM Scott Monition - Wildpodla In May 2016, Morrison handed down the 2016 Australian federal budget. It included the introduction of a 4o percent diverted profits tax (popularly known as the "ale tax"), which is an anti-avoidance measure designed to prevent base erosion and profit shifting. It was passed into law as the Diverted Profits Tax Act 2017 and took effect on 1 July 2017.0-i The new tax received criticism from some quarters, with the Corporate Tax Association stating that it would have "unpredictable outcomes" and negatively affect Australian business. 8° In February 2017, Morrison addressed the House of Representatives while holding a lump of coal, staling "This is coal. Don't be afraid. Don't be scared. It won't hurt you," and accusing those concerned about the environmental impact of the coal industry of having "an ideological, pathological fear of coal."11111 He handed down the 2017 Australian federal budget in May 2017.(811 2, In December 2017,-the government introduced the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (popularly known as de Banking Royal Commission))Morrison originally pnposed the creation of a royal commission,iielieving that a ?".Senate inquiry would be sufficientNie voted against a royalsommission 23 times between April 2016 and Julie 2017, and in September 2016 described it as nothing more than crass populism !(.seeking to undermine confidence in the banking and financial system, which is key to jobs and growth in this couniry."M In announcing that the royal commission would take place, Morrison described it as a "regrettable but necessary action."(841 In response to the commission's findings, inlpril 2018 he announced the introduction of new criminal and civil penalties for fi nancial 4 misconduct, including potential prison sentences of ro years for individuals and fines of up to $210 million for companies.P-353 -n-terrc ft kt-1104 11--, REireR -Ticj eutpeAcE n n_ ;9 o aci ?e it) -1-1 14-ri-rb \Tr -cgoKeti 4isli C ge , Morrison handed down the 2018 Australian federal budget on 8 May.--6- He subsequently rejected calls to increase the rate of the Newstart Allowance, saying "my priority is to give tax relief to people who are working and paying taxes."1871 Prime Minister of Australia (2018—present) Leadership election Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called a leadership spill on 21 August 2018 in order to gauge the confidence of the Liberal Party in his leadership.(88] He defeated challenger Peter Dutton by 48 votes to 35.EN Over the following days, there was repeated speculation about a second spill being called, without Turnbull's approval. Turnbull announced two days later that he would resign the leadership if a spill motion were passed Wl• Dutton, Morrison and Julie Bishop announced they Morrison with Indonesian President would stand for the leadership if that were the case.E911 Joko Widodo on his first overseas visit as prime minister A spill motion was passed on 24 August by 45 votes to 40, and Turnbull did not run as a candidate in the resulting leadership vote. On the first ballot, Dutton received 38 votes, Morrison 36 votes, and Bishop ir votes. On the second ballot, Morrison received 45 votes and Dutton 4o votes. He thus became leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister-designate. Josh Frydenberg was elected as the party's deputy leader, in place of Bishop.19-21(931 Morrison was widely seen as a compromise candidate, who was agreeable to both the moderate supporters of Turnbull and Bishop and conservatives concerned about Dutton's electability.X He was sworn in as prime minister on the evening of 24 August.1251196-1 Upon assumption of office, Morrison would become Australia's fifth prime minister in eleven years, and the fourth prime minister in that time to enter office through a leadership https://en.wikipedia.orgAviki/Scott_Monison 7140 EFTA00263054  311122,12:12 PM Scott Morrison - Wikipedia spi11.197-1 Several months later, Morrison introduced new criteria for leadership spills, necessitating that a two-thirds majority vote from party members would be required to trigger one, in an attempt to stop "coup culture" [01991 Soon after Morrison was sworn in, Nationals backbencher Kevin Hogan moved to the crossbench in protest of the wave of Liberal spills.[1°°1 Although Hogan continued to support the Coalition on confidence and supply and remained in the Morrison with U.S. President Donald National party room, his departure to the crossbench and Trump at the 620 Summit in Buenos Turnbull's retirement from politics reduced the Coalition to a Aires minority government of 74 seats.t1O11t1O~1 The Morrison Government remained in minority after Turnbull's seat of Wentworth was lost to independent Kerryn Phelps at a by- election. io3lr _.tot1 First term Morrison made his first overseas trip as prime minister less than a week after acceding to the office. He visited the Indonesian capital of Jakarta for the Australia—Indonesia Morrison with U.S. President Joe Business Forum and met with President Joko Widodo, Biden at the UN General Assembly announcing the Indonesia—Australia Comprehensive in New York City Economic Partnership Agreement that had been negotiated under the preceding Turnbull Government.11°51 In October 2018, Morrison announced Australia was reviewing whether to move Australia's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel [1°61 In December 2018, Morrison announced Australia has recognised West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel but will not immediately move its embassy from Tel Aviv.(1°71 4 Dive:tic NIG Aret•WION - 90cm-rt nt F-INGEg. In November 2018, Morrison privately raise& the sue of •')‘ Morrison with East Timor's president Xinjiang re-education camps and4human rights abusefagainst Francisco Guterres the Uyghur Muslim minority in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li ICeqiarcg in SingaporeP9§111291 In March 2019, Morrison condemned the Christchurch mosque shootings as an "extremist, right- wing violent terrorist attack." He also stated that Australians and New Zealanders were family and that the Australian authorities would be cooperating with New Zealand authorities to assist with the investigationill°1 Morrison condemned "reckless" and "highly offensive" comments made by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.t111-1 Erdogan repeatedly showed video taken by the Christchurch mosque shooter to his supporters at campaign rallies for upcoming local elections and said Australians and New Zealanders who came to Turkey with anti-Muslim sentiments "would be sent back lice...coffins like their grandfathers were" during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I.1tt21 Second term Domestic affairs https://on.wikipedia.orgAviki/Scott_Morrison 8/40 EFTA00263055  3/7/22. 12:12 PM Scott Morrison - Wikipedia Morrison led the Coalition into the 2019 election. At time of the writs being issued, the Coalition had been behind the Labor Party in most opinion polls for previous term of parliament, leading to widespread expectations that the Coalition would lose.(1131 However, in a significant upset, the Coalition retained its majority.LIW This was considered to have been caused by the unpopularity of opposition leader Bill Shorten and Labor's failure to adapt to the re-framing of the election as a choice between Morrison and Shortenl'1s)[i 6) Claiming victory on Morrison at 45th G7 summit in election night, Morrison stated that he had "always believed in Biarritz, France miracles."En Bushfires In December 2019, Morrison faced criticism for taldng an unannounced overseas holiday with his family to Hawaii, United States during the 2019-20 Australian bushfire seasonP18)(11012°) Morrison's office initially declined to comment on the length of his trip and his whereabouts, citing security concerns, and made false claims that Morrison was not in Hawaii.[Its][12t) After increasing criticism from opposition politicians and on social media regarding the holiday, Morrison released a statement on 20 December that stated he "deeply regret[ted] any offence caused" and that he would cut his holiday short to return to Australia on 21 December.(11811122][1231 On 22 November 2021, Morrison falsely claimed in parliament he had informed opposition leader Anthony Albanese that he was travelling to Hawaii 1124 nekitet. itswesric,mtoNs AND itn\p-ry C e\J CMER OP - 051\n-wows Response to parliamentary sexual misconduct allegations The Morrison government was'videly criticised for its handling of the 2021 Australian Parliament -If House sexual misconduct allegations with an Essential poll finding that 65% of respondents (including 76% of Labor supporters, 51% of Coalition supporters and 88% oL,Greens supporters) saying thecGovernment was more interested in protecting itself than womeN.E-1-251 As well as the Labor and Greens parties, the government faced criticism from within its own party. Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, who had been made aware of the allegations against Christian Porter in 2019, criticised him for taldng too long to come forward.li26) Former prime minister John Howard defended Morrison's decision not to open an independent inquiry into Porter's conduct.l1~7) Australian of the Year atlsl sexual assault survivor advocate Grace Tame also criticised Morrison in a speech to the7flational Press ub. saving she did not believe he was cre-atin an environment where victims were believed She also said "It shouldn't take having c 1 ren to have a conscience" in response to Morrison's statement that he'd been prompted to reflect on the issue and decide to listen to Tame after a discussion with his wife Jenny Morrison where she said to him "you have to think about this as a father. What would you want to happen if it were our girls?"[128] Porter resigned from his parliamentary position in September following concerns that he had accepted anonymous donations via a blind trust to pay for his legal expenses.~lX97 The following month, Morrison and the Coalition successfully voted against a motion to investigate Poster's blind trust, in turn preventing the identities of the benefactors who donated to his legal costs from being revealed.E -1 Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives Tony Smith had determined there was a prima facie case and in voting down the motion, the Morrison Government became the first government since Federation to refuse a referral from the Speaker in Australian parliamentary history [1330 This decision attracted significant attention and criticism from the media.Wali!34/Eiag*6) F, E7 CoASP(ReD DE.Tf), MEW A NO facaJoSkS * -2 c 1 FrAt-s Afghan refugees DISCREOt1 -rtiE cecipiteelz-n7 OF - O-1E TO- --- "TES -7- 78 )• https://en.wikipeclia.orgiwiki/Scott_Monison Via" M OZ 0 i - 20i 7 REiten NC, tti-EOO(...- 9/40 1- 19- C.c4 C E.v Ac - r/ VrTY EFTA00263056 3/7/22. 12 16 PM Brittany Higgins' rape accused to seek trial delay after Scott Morrison apology Politics Federal Legal industry Exclusive Brittany Higgins' accused to seek trial delay after PM apology Ronald Mizen and Hannah Wootton Feb 11, 2022 - 8.22pm Prime Minister Scott Morrison's apology to Brittany Higgins in Parliament this week could contribute to an indefinite delay to her alleged rapist's criminal trial slated to be heard in the ACT Supreme Court in June. Lawyers for the man accused of raping Ms Higgins said the comments were "extraordinarily prejudicial" to their client, Bruce Lehrmann, and that they would "be seeking a stay" on the criminal proceedings. "The Prime Minister has mocked the rule of the law and the fundamental presumption of innocence upon which our criminal justice system is premised," solicitor Warwick Korn told AFR Weekend. Brittany Higgins and Scott Morrison at Parliament House for Prime Minister's apology. Alex Ellinghausen, Nine https://www.aircom/politicaederaUbrittany-higgins-accused-lo-seek-trial-delay-after-pm-apology-20220211-p59vuc 1/4 EFTA00263057 3/7/22. 12:10 PM Brittany Higgins' rape accused to seek trial delay after Scott Morrison apology Mr Lehrmann is facing a charge oftexual intercourse without consent for the alleged assault in the Parliament House office of the former defence industry minister Linda Reynolds in the early hours of 23 March 2019. He denies the allegations and has indicated a plea of not guilty. But a successful stay application could see the trial delayed or aborted indefinitely. kThe High Court has recognised very extreme cases of adverse pre-trial publicity could justify a stay of a prosecution. Mr Korn did not indicate whether the request would be for a permanent end to the proceedings, or only temporary. A temporary stay may be granted until such a time when the memory of the events pass. Following the comments, the ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold, SC, warned against "officers of the court and public figures" speaking on the matters currently before the court. "I strongly discourage all public commentary on active cases, including commentary about commentary, and particularly by officers of the court and public figures," Mr Drumgold said. Top prosecutor's warning The issue of adverse pre-trial publicity is particularly pertinent in the ACT where the charge laid cannot be heard in a judge alone trial, but instead must be heard before a jury. Lisa Parker, a University of South Australia criminal law lecturer, said Mr Morrison's apology to Ms Higgins in Parliament added more material to a series of incidents that would make finding objective jurors difficult. "It's the totality of everything on this, the media and social media [coverage] which seemed to reach a peak with this apology," Ms Parker said. RELATED PM clarifies apology to Brittany Higgins after legal concerns https://www.afr.cornipolitics/federalipm-clarifies-apology-to-brittany-higgins- after-legal-concerns-20220209-p59v0p https://www.aftcornipolitics/federalibrittany-higgins-accused-to-seek-trial-delay-after-pm-apology-20220211-P59vuc 2/4 EFTA00263058 3/7/22, 12:16 PM Brittany Higgins' rape accused to seek trial delay after Scott Morrison apology RELATED we arc sorry': Morrison apologises to victims of abuse https://www.afr.com/politicsifederallwe-are-sorry-morrison-apologises-to- victims-of-abuse-20220208-p59uq8 But the court would also need to consider the "significant public interest in trialling an alleged sexual assault that happened at Parliament House" before deciding on the best course of action. Mr Morrison on Tuesday delivered a statement of acknowledgement to the Parliament, [https://www.aftcom/politicsgederalfre-are-sorry-morrison-apologises-to-victims- of-abuse-20220208-p59uq8] along with Labor leader Anthony Albanese, Nationals leader-Bamaby Joyce and Greens leader Adam Bandt. The Prime Minister specifically mentioned Mr Higgins, who was present, in his remarks. "I'm sorry to Ms Higgins for the terrible things that took place here. And the place that should have been a place of safety and contribution turned out to be a nightmare," he said. Morrison clarifies apology A spokesman for the Prime Minister on Thursday clarified that his comments were "by no means a reflection on the matters before a court." [https://www.afr.comipoliticaderalipm-clarifies-apology-to-brittany-higgins-after-legal- concerns-20220209-p59v0p] t"The Prime Minister was referring to the many terrible experiences Ms Higgins has detailed during her time working at Parliament House and the treatment that she has described receiving whilst working here," they said. However, they did not respond to a question about whether legal advice was sought prior to the speech being delivered. Winston Terracini, SC, one of Australia's leading defence barristers said that Mr Morrison made the comments without any factual basis. "He must have known his apology at this time is totally without foundation and that the allegations have not been tested," Mr Terracini said. "The only apology that should be given is that his own and that he undertakes to keep his mouth firmly shut in relation to this trial. https://www.afr.com/politicsfiederalibrittany-higgins-accused-to-seek-trial-delay-after-pm-apology-20220211-p59vuc 3/4 EFTA00263059 31712