Scott Morrison

Early Life and Career

- May 13, 1968 - Scott John Morrison was born in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.

- Morrison earned a Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Applied Economic Geography from the University of New South Wales.

- Before entering politics, Morrison worked in tourism, including a role as Director of New Zealand's Office of Tourism and Sport.

Political Career

- 2000-2004 - Served as state director of the New South Wales Liberal Party.

- 2007 - Elected to the House of Representatives for Cook, New South Wales.

- 2013 - Appointed Minister for Immigration and Border Protection in the Abbott government.

- September 2015 - Became Treasurer in the Turnbull government.

- August 24, 2018 - Became Australia's 30th prime minister.

- 2018-2022 - Served as the 30th Prime Minister of Australia.

- 2022 - Stepped down as leader of the Liberal Party after his government was defeated in the federal election.

- February 28, 2024 - Resigned from Parliament.

Prime Ministership

- Scott Morrison was the first Australian prime minister in 15 years to serve a full three-year term.

- He led the country through the COVID-19 pandemic.

- In 2021, he negotiated the AUKUS security pact with the US and UK.

Controversies

- Morrison was secretly appointed to additional ministries while serving as Prime Minister.

- November 29, 2022 - Censured by the nation's parliament for giving himself secret powers while in office.

- May 2024 - Met with Donald Trump to discuss the AUKUS deal.

Post-Political Career

- January 23, 2024 - Announced his retirement from politics.

- Joined American Global Strategies LLC as non-executive Vice Chairman.

Current Activities

- Serves as Vice Chairman of American Global Strategies.

- Sits on several Strategic Advisory Boards in the private equity sector.

- March 2024 - Dismissed the idea that China is unable to become a multiparty democracy.

Personal Life

- Married to Jenny Morrison.

- Morrison is a Pentecostal Christian.

- He and his wife have two daughters.

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