Scott Morrison

Scott Morrison

Australia AustraliapoliticianMaleb. 19684.3Global Dominance: 0.02%

Scott Morrison served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 2019 to 2022, leading the country during significant events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and various climate crises. His government faced criticism for its handling of these issues and for promoting controversial policies, including those regarding transgender athletes in sports.

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Then prime minister Scott Morrison spoke of 'a negative globalism that coercively seeks to impose a mandate'.

To rein in Pauline Hanson, both sides of politics must stop making her case
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-09
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Scott Morrison was criticized by Fierravanti-Wells for not being fit to be prime minister.

NSW Reformers plotted to takeover Coffs Harbour branch of Liberal Party
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-09
3.0

The Morrison government-era deal to placate angry West Australians over their share of GST is poised to be labelled a $60 billion failure.

Productivity Commission report to label Scott Morrison-era arrangement a $60 billion failure
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-08
3.0

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison was also featured as a speaker at the conference.

Minister Noel Grealish attended ‘anti-woke’ conference addressed by Nigel Farage – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-01
6.0

Beijing slapped an unofficial ban on Australian coal amid a diplomatic stoush with then-prime minister Scott Morrison.

How Beijing’s purchasing power is impacting Fortescue and Australia’s mining sector
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-31
4.0

Scott Morrison was mentioned as the target of a scheme to unseat him from his federal electorate.

Witness Robert Assaf dodges questions about fake invoices
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-31
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Scott Morrison was implicated in the allegations surrounding Fiona Brown and Brittany Higgins, with claims he falsely stated he had spoken to Brown.

Commonwealth settles workplace lawsuit bought by Fiona Brown in relation to Brittany Higgins allegations
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-28
3.0

Scott Morrison is the then prime minister who was criticized by O'Hara for also 'going woke'.

ICAC Operation Rosny witness Dylan Whitelaw levels claims against opposition leader
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-28
3.0

Scott Morrison’s government introduced the controversial Job-ready Graduates Package that raised the cost of arts and business degrees.

HECS debt in Sydney: The suburbs most affected
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-26
4.0

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison stated that withholding alumina supplies is an effective way to hurt Russia’s aggressive regime.

Aughinish report is thin gruel as Russian demands for Irish alumina ramp up – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-25
7.0

An unsuccessful attempt by Scott Morrison’s government to steer students away from the humanities through lowering the costs of degrees such as nursing and teaching also sent law, commerce and arts costs skyrocketing.

Experts warn the current funding model will cause students to face a lifetime of debt
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-22
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Roberts referred to then-prime minister Scott Morrison regarding the pandemic.

One Nation senator alleges pandemic death footage was staged
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-21
4.0

Scott Morrison is mentioned as a former leader of the Liberal Party who had conflicts with Antic.

Senator’s Liberal Party future at risk after praise for One Nation
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-20
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Former prime minister Scott Morrison has urged Australia to send military assets to the Gulf to help protect commercial shipping.

Former PM says Australia should assist in Gulf
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-16
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Scott Morrison suggested Cricket Australia stick to cricket and stay out of politics.

Opposition Leader hits out at no anthem on Australia Day cricket
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-15
5.0

Scott Morrison’s government attempted to steer students away from the humanities through lowering the costs of degrees.

Why the Albanese government is facing criticism over high university fees and the future of the program
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-14
3.0

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison calls out China’s ‘salami strategy’ in response to a missile test.

Former Australian PM calls out China’s ‘salami strategy’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-10
7.0
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Scott Morrison was the then prime minister and representative on the body during the discussions about Ellis.

The Liberals’ sliding doors moment that led to a blockbuster ICAC inquiry
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-09
5.0

Scott Morrison offended actor and activist Pamela Anderson when he was asked about her efforts to free Julian Assange in 2018.

Why on earth did he do that interview?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-06
5.0

Scott Morrison, the previous prime minister, often spoke of his support for the Cronulla Sharks.

How Andy Burnham and Anthony Albanese are linked through shared passion for rugby league
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-06
5.0

Does anyone hold Australian citizens worldwide accountable for the decisions of Scott Morrison or Anthony Albanese?

Antisemitism is the unique hatred that inflames all others, and Australia is struggling to quell it
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-29
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Former prime minister Scott Morrison has called on his successor, Anthony Albanese, to explain the strategic rationale of the AUKUS pact.

Inquiry warned Australia is unprepared for potential HMAS Stirling submarine accident
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-28
5.0

Scott Morrison's government lost its parliamentary majority after the byelection in Wentworth.

Kerryn Phelps, the first teal MP for Wentworth, has many questions about this new party
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-26
3.0

McKenzie rose to become a cabinet minister in the governments of Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison.

Bridget McKenzie calls for policy changes to university funding, immigration at Alliance for Responsible Citizenship event in London
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-23
5.0

Scott Morrison did begin his seven-year, three-stage cut to personal income taxes.

Why the government’s housing-focused package is the biggest shake-up in a generation
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-23
5.0

Sean Kelly is the author of The Game: A Portrait of Scott Morrison.

Make no mistake, Pauline Hanson is extreme. But she can do something rival politicians can’t
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-21
5.0

Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison committed to net zero in 2021.

Can Pauline Hanson’s war on climate change survive the summer?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
5.0

Scott Morrison's 2019 election victory was spearheaded by Andrew Hirst.

Economic anxiety and institutional failure reshaping politics for the Liberal Party
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-31
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