Scott Morrison

Politician

Australian Waverley, New South Wales, Australia

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth13/05/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceWaverley, New South Wales, Australia

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameScott John Morrison
NicknameSco-Mo
Famous ForBeing the 30th Prime Minister of Australia (2018-2022)

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSydney Boys High School
College/UniversityUniversity of New South Wales
Educational QualificationBachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Applied Economic Geography

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity (Assemblies of God and Australian Christian Churches)
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesReading and Kayaking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1990
Spouse NameJenny Morrison

Family

Wife/SpouseJennifer Morrison
ChildrenLily Morrison, Abbey Morrison (two daughters)
Parents
FatherJohn Morrison (Retired Policeman)
MotherMarion Morrison
SiblingsAlan Morrison

Career

Political PartyLiberal Party of Australia
Political Journey
  • 2000: Became the State Director of the Liberal Party
  • 2004: Became the first Managing Director of Tourism Australia
  • 2006: He was sacked from the position
  • 2008: Became the spokesman for housing and local government
  • 2014: Appointed as Minister of Social Services
  • 2015: Appointed as Treasurer of the Government
  • 2018: Became the Prime Minister of Australia
  • 2007: Elected to the House of Representatives for Cook, New South Wales
  • 2013: Appointed as Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
  • 2022: Lost the position of Prime Minister after the federal election
  • 1988: Moved to New Zealand as Director of the Office of Tourism and Sport
  • 1989-1995: National Policy and Research Manager for the Property Council of Australia
  • 2006: Left Tourism Australia
  • 2010-2013: Shadow Minister for Productivity and Population
  • 2013-2015: Oversaw Operation Sovereign Borders
  • 2015-2018: Appointed as Treasurer of the Government
  • 2018: Became the 30th Prime Minister of Australia
  • 2019-2020: Led Australia through bushfire season and COVID-19 pandemic
Parliamentary SeatCook, New South Wales (elected 2007, re-elected 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022)
Prime Minister24 August 2018 to 23 May 2022
Key Achievements
  • Architect of AUKUS trilateral defence agreement with UK and US
  • Founding member of Quad Leaders Dialogue
  • Increased Australian defence spending to over 2% of GDP
  • Established first reciprocal access defence agreement with Japan
  • Established first Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between ASEAN and another country
  • Delivered one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the OECD
  • Achieved third lowest COVID fatality rate in OECD by end of term
  • First Australian Prime Minister to commit to net zero emissions by 2050
  • Established $21 billion Low Emissions Technology Fund
  • First digital economy agreement with Singapore
  • First free trade agreement with UK post-Brexit

Favourites

Favourite FoodCurry
Favourite ColourBlue
Favourite MovieAmazing Grace
Favourite Subjects in SchoolEnglish and Geography
Favourite Books
  • The Great World by David Malour
  • Illywhacker by Peter Carey
  • The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Scott Morrison enjoys consuming alcohol.
2. As a child, he was an actor who featured in numerous TV commercials.
3. He began a relationship with his wife Jennifer at 16 and tied the knot at 21.
4. Between 1989 and 1995, he served as National Policy and Research Manager for the Property Council of Australia.
5. He transitioned to the tourism sector and held significant positions in that industry.
6. His pet cat goes by the name Charlie.
7. He identifies as a committed Christian associated with the Assemblies of God and the Australian Christian Churches.
8. He holds a Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit awarded by the President of the United States.
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