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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 arnpen 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. 43/4His 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."111 1 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 -7-7 8 )• 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 317122,12:16 PM Scott Morrison's missteps at managing allegations of rape, misogyny and sexism In Parliament fuel frustration within Coalitio... Sc 01T MOM /145(:)N - E;Cs tY_ i nRGc t\\A Cal NEWS *Scott Morrison's missteps at managing allegations of rapEmisogyny and sexism in Parliament fuel frustration within Coalition SY Political reporter James Glenday Posted Tue 23 Mar 2021 at 5:29am The government's own attempts to deal with allegations of rape. misogyny and sexism have only served to keep the Issue up in lights. (ABC News: Tamara Penniket) Not long ago, a once-in-a-century flood might have been enough to drown out whatever scandal was oozing out of Parliament House. In previous years. Coalition media advisers concede, they could not have wished for a better distraction than what's taking place on the east coast. But this moment is different. Right now, the Morrison government's own missteps in dealing with%exual assault allegation and criticism about the workplace culture in Canberra have only served to keep the issue up in lights. Consider the complex. Messy revelations from yesterday. The PM told parliament last week tie secretary of his department, Philip Gaetjens, was investigating who in his own office was aware ofBrittany Hiqqins's rape allegation before it was made public. httpe://www.abc.neLautnews/2021-03-23/scott-morrison-miseteps-fuel-frustration-within-the-coaktion/100022234 1/4 EFTA00263060 317122, 12:15 PM Scott Morrison's missteps at managing allegations of rape, misogyny and sexism In Parliament fuel frustration within Coalitio... INQUIRY PAUSED MINEWS Investio m's office knew about rape allegation paused But in Senate estimatesMr Gaetjens revealed he had paused his inquiry two weeks ago, after getting ,. ,'strong advice' from Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw. T( The result? Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese4repeatedly accused Scott Morrison of misleading, basically lying, to Parliament, implying he was trying to avoid scrutiny and sweep another scandal under the rug. Labor also quizzed the PM in Question Time over whether his office had briefed out dirt about Brittany Higgins's loved ones to journalists. Nine times MPs asked. Not once did they get a straight answer from the PM. Only a version of: 'There is no information in front of me that is suggesting any of these things occurred.' At best, it all looked tricky. Of course, most Australians don't closely follow what happens in Parliament, let alone the complex intricacies of who said what, when. And that means Coalition advisers are confident yesterday's events won't resonate far from Capital Hill. httpsJ/waw.abc.net.au/news/2021.03.23/scoh-momson-missteps-fuel-huslralion-within-the-coalition/100022234 2/4 EFTA00263061 3.7.'22. 12 *. 5 PM Scott Monison's missteps at managing allegations of rape, misogyny and sexism In Parliament fuel frustration within Coalltio... Laura Tingle dissects the latest turmoil in Canberra. (Laura Tingle) But within this building and broader political circles, the government has a problem. An increasing number of current and former political staff are annoyed with Scott Morrison's tendency to dodge key questions, and a few of his recent comments 4 particularly the "bullets" for protesters remark he made last week — have caused frustration. Some are deeply concerned at the glacial pace of cultural change in Canberra, and more are starting to share what they know. More people are speaking out about the culture in Canberra For example, just last week hree former female ministerial advisers anonymously spoke out about *the sexist behaviour of a government staffer. On Wednesday, media adviser Andrew Hudgson was sacked,tfter being accused in Tasmanian lb Parliament of calling a senior female politician a "meth head c***". https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-23/scott-monison-missteps-fuel-frustration-within-thecoalition/100022234 3/4 EFTA00263062 3/7/22, 12:15 PM Scott Morrison's missteps at managing allegations of rape, misogyny and sexism in Parliament fuel frustration within Coalltio... Some in Canberra. mostly women, believe they aren't being listened to and that sharing their stories is the only way to make a serious difference. (ABC News: Jenny Magee) Channel Ten yesterday aired explosive allegations from an anonymous whistle-blower, including a claim about Coalition staff filming themselves performing solo sex acts on the desks of female MPs. -4{ A staffer was later sacked. Then last night a security guard spoke to Four Corners about what happened on the evening Brittany Higgins was allegedly raped. Discretion and loyalty are qualities highly valued in Parliament House. Speaking out, even anonymously, can have enormous, lifelong career consequences. But some in Canberra, mostly women, believe they aren't being listened to and that sharing their stories is the only way to make a serious difference. From the outset, the opposition has accused the PM of trying to manage the allegations of rape. misogyny and sexism as another political problem, instead of taking them seriously. It is a view that seems to be starting to seep into a few in his own ranks. At a minimum, Mr Morrison might be best advised not to feed that perception. He could start by directly answering questions. htips://www.abc.netau/news/2021-03-23/scon-morrison-rnissteps-fuel-frustration-within-the-coafition/100022234 4/4 EFTA00263063 3/7/22, 12:15 PM Scott Monison's missteps at managing allegations of rape, misogyny and sexism In Parliament fuel frustration within CosMin... INQUIRY PAUSED 10 NEWS Investigation intowhen PM's office knew about rape allegation paused But in Senate estimates,kMr Gaetjens revealed he had paused his inquiry two weeks acio, after getting .. ,:strong advice' from4kAustralian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershavt — peosec 0,,ouirvy if\rro cot.,6-wrve-Nn- M.Itic, 4,>0.00 ictioRy nEtheocoR - RIWE The result? Opposition Leader Anthony Albaneserepeatedly accused Scott Morrison of misleading, basically lying, to Parliament, implying he was trying to avoid scrutiny and sweep another scandal under the rug. 44 Labor also quizzed the PM in Question Time over whether his office had briefed out dirt about Brittany Higgins's loved ones to journalists. Nine times MPs asked. Not once did they get a straight answer from the PM. Only a version of "There is no information in front of me that is suggesting any of these things occurred." At best, it all looked tricky. Of course, most Australians don't closely follow what happens in Parliament, let alone the complex intricacies of who said what, when. 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His eleven-year OM AC tenure as prime minister is the second-longest in history, behind only Sir Robert Menzies, who served for eighteen non-consecutive years. He has also been the oldest living former Australian prime minister since the death of Bob Hawke in 2019 Howard was born in Sydney and studied law at the University of Sydney. He was a commercial lawyer before entering parliament. A former federal president of the Young Liberals, he first stood for office at the 1968 New South Wales state election, but lost narrowly. At the 19j4 federal election, Howard was elected as a member of parliament (MP) for the division of Bennelong. He was promoted to cabinet in 19T7, and later in the year replaced Phillip Lynch as treasurer of Australia, remaining in that position until the defeat of Malcolm Fraser's government at the 1983 election. Howard in 2001 In 1985, Howard was elected leader of the Liberal Party for the first time, thus replacing Andrew Peacock as Leader of 25th Prime Minister of Australia the Opposition. He led the Liberal—National coalition to the In office 1987 federal election, but lost to Bob Hawke's Labor 11 March 1996 — 3 December 2007 goyernment, and was removed from the leadership in 1989. Monarch Elizabeth II Remaining a key figure in the party, Howard was re-elected Governor- Sir William Deane leader in 1995 (replacing Alexander Downer), and subsequently led the Coalition to a landslide victory at the General Peter Hollingworth 1996 federal election. Michael Jeffery Deputy Tim Fischer After defeating Paul Keath4c's Labor government in 1996, the John Anderson ?k Howard Government was re-elected at the 19981'2001 and Mark Wile 2004 elections. froward's actions as prime minister included implementing new gun laws in response to the Port Arthur Preceded by Paul Keating massacre, the introduction of a nationwide value-added tax, Succeeded by KevinRudd immigration reform, and a controversial set of industrial Treasurer of Australia relations reforms. Under his governance, Australia also In office contributed troops to the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War, and led the International Force for East Timor. The 19 November 1977 —11 March 1983 Howard government was defeated at thelf..20o7 federal Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser election, with the Labor Party's Kevin Rudd succeeding him Preceded by Phillip Lynch as prime minister. Howard also lost his own seat of Bennelong at the election to Maxine McICew, becoming only Succeeded by Paul Keating the second prime minister to do so, after Stanley Bruce in Minister for Special Trade 1929. Following this loss, Howard retired from politics. Negotiations In office 17 July 1977 —20 December 1977 1126 hrline•//an nriLtarlies nredvAlell lnhn lanutarell EFTA00263068 2/12/22.9:14 AM John Howard - VViklpedia In January 2008, Howard signed with the speaking agency called the Washington Speakers Bureau, joining Tony Blair, Cohn Powell, Madeleine Albright, and others. He was available for two speeches, Leadership in the New Century and The Global Economic Future.(1273 The Australian and New Zealand cricket boards unsuccessfully nominated Howard as their candidate for president of the International Cricket Comaci1.1481 Howard was the chairman of the International Democrat Union, a body of international conservative political parties, until December 2014, when he was succeeded by John Key of New Zealartdi'93 In 2008, he was appointed a director of the foundation established to preserve the legacy of Donald Bradman.E13°1 Howard's autobiography , Lazarus Risisg: A Personal and Political Autobiography was released on 26 October 2010. 1311 In 2014 Howard published The Menzies Era, concerning the premiership of Prime Minister Robert Menzies P34 Howard wasalbe subject of a lengthy interview series by The _Australian columnist Janet Albrechtsen in 2014, which aired as a featured story on Seven Network's Sunday Night, and again in January 2015 as its own five-part series on Sky News Australia entitled Howard Defined.(133] In November 2017, Howard launched the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, headed by Simon Haines, formerly professor of English at the Chinese University of Hong Kon,g.(1-141[ 51 In 2017, Howard endorsed a "No" vote in the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey and joined the campaign against same-sex marriage.[ - cc.,K)terc.-0-rc Rai &LON - PAE.CcehICAO - rol'l's/ Fmc-crr AC-5CI CCNNECTelp In February 2019, Howard provided a character reference for Cardinal George Pell, a senior leader of the Catholic Church in Australia and former Vatican Treasurer, whose conviction on five counts of child sexual abuse while Archbishop of Melbourne was later overturned by the High Courtimlit3811139i Howard's character reference followed Pell's convictions, and was provided along with nine others[140] to support Pell's barrister's submissions in the pre-sentencing hearing.[141] In October 2021, Howard endorsed Dominic Perrottet to succeed Gladys Berejildian as Premier of New South Wales following Berejiklian's resignation as Premier.Q4-21. Honours Orders • 1010.26 January 2008: Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) "for distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, particularly as prime minister and through contributions to economic and social policy reform, fostering and promoting Australia's interests internationally, and the development of significant philanthropic links between the business sector, arts and charitable organisations".[143] • 1 January 2012: Member of the Order of Merit (OM) by Queen Elizabeth II[144] Medals • Fa 1 January 2001: Centenary MedaltliN Foreign honours • 15 June 2005: Star of the Solomon Islands (SSI)[14s]1147] htips://en.wildpedle.orgNAM/John Howard 12/26 EFTA00263069 rut_t„,k,Jtve_c__:k O \LI >c- te•M"s1 ez. C-ICA/ 2/12/2Z Oa AM any ALM Myatt A*ReCACIWICI WIKIPEDIti. PAEiDO .PH C\ TokiNie Nesromkpniac Pt9Slag SSCAL RciertNC, REA-c te-)1/41 pRi Neff- ?k Tony Abbott - cowNecreo REUGtcr4 I oK - AAE:Rew Anthony John Abbott AC (Plebat/P3 born 4 November 1957) is an Australian former politician. He The Hopoureble served as the 28th prime minister of Australia from Tony Abbott 2013 to 2015, holding office as the leader of the Liberal AC Yarn of Australia. Abbott was born in London, England, to an Australian mother and a British father, and moved to Sydney at the age of two. He studied economics and law at the Univers4y of'§ydney, and then attended The Queen's College, Oxford, as a Rhodes Scholar, studying Philosophy?. Politics and Economics. After graduating from Oxford, Abbot briefly trained as a Roman Catholic seminarian, and later worked as a journalist, manager, and political adviser. In 1992, he was appointed director of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, a position he held until his election to parliament as a member of parliament (MP) for the division of Warrinsh at the 1224 Waging& by- elcction. Abbott in 2010 After the 1998_ election, Abbott was appointed Minister 28th Prime Minister of Australia for__ Employment Services in the Second Howard In office Ministry. He was promoted to cabinet in 2001 as 18 September 2013 -15 September 2015 Minister for Em_Aoyment, Workplace Relations and • Small Business. In 2003, Abbott became Minister for Monarch Elizabeth II Health _and &el% retaining this position until the Deputy Warren Truss defeat of the Howard Government at the 2007 Governor-General Dame Quentin Bryce election. Initially serving in the shadow cabinets of Sir Peter.Cosgrove Brendan Nelson and then Malcolm Turnbull, Abbott reijned from the front beiCh in November 2009, in Preceded by Kevin Rudd protest against Turnbull's support for the Rudd Succeeded by Malcolm Tumbull Government's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme 32nd Leader of the Opposition Usiif.(5] Forcing a leadership_ballot on the subject, In office Abbott narrowly defeated Turnbull to become The 1 December 2009 -18 September 2013 party's leader and Leader of the 9 Opposition. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Abbott led the Liberal-National Coalition going into Julia pine/4 the 2010 federal election, Toth resulted in a hung Kevin Rudd parliament and a narrow victory for the Australian Deputy Julie Bishop labor Party (ALP).10) Abbott remained as party leader, and led the ensilition to a landslide victory at the 2023 Preceded by Malcolm Tumbull federal election, becoming prime minister. Upon Succeeded by Chris Bowen assuming government, the Abbott Government 13th Leader of the Liberal Party introduced new border control measures known as Operation Sovereij§n Borders in an effort to stop illegal In office maritime arrivals,in and abolished the Minerals 1December 2009 -14 September 2015 Resource Rent Tax and Australia's carbon pricing Deputy Julie Bishop 4/All EFTA00263070 V12/22, 9:17 AM Tony Abbott linked to CaIndic Wrest dumped after child abuse case I nenvecom.au — Australia's leading news site - — - - - -a NSW. When Nestor found himself before a Wollongong magistrate in 1997 charged over the alleged indecent k assault of a teenage altar boy, Abbott came to his defence with a character reference.W Asked to describe his friend, the then Parliamentary secretary to the Employment Minister said: "An extremely upright and virtuous man. I guess one of the things that I like very much about John when I first met him was his maturity - intellectual, social, emotional. And he was, to that extent I guess, a beacon of humanity at the seminary." Abbott added that Nestor was a man with "high expectations of himself and others". "I can recall ... being more than a little annoyed with him because he would want to bring me up to the mark, bring me back to the path of virtue from time to time and that didn't always go over too well with me." The priest admitted in court that he had slept, wearing boxer shorts and a singlet, on mattresses on a floor in his presbytery with the boy and his younger brother some time between June and September 1991. However he rejected the accusation he assaulted the boy. Nestor was convicted in the Wollongong Local Court on February 18, 1997, and sentenced to 16 months in jail, with the magistrate describing it as a "gross breach of trust". But the priest was bailed pending an appeal of the conviction and never served any time behind bars. In October 1997, Nestor won his appeal to quash the conviction in the Wollongong District Court. District Court Judge Joe Phelan questioned the validity of the boy's evidence, but said that Nestor should have been "more prudent". "Inappropriate conduct does not prove that a criminal offence took place," the judge said. Judge.Phelan said Nestor was of good character and had maintained his innocence. Nestor celebrated with a drink with his supporters. The boy's father angrily denounced the church, telling the Illawarra Mercury at the time: "I don't want to be associated with such hypocrites who one minute kneel down and pray and then blindly support the harassment of my family." However, the suspended Nestor was never allowed back into church ministry. He was referred to the church's NSW Professional Standards Resource Group, which kicked off a lengthy saga ending In him finally being struck off as a priest by the Vatican about five years ago. I' httos://www.news.com.autnationalltonv-abbott-liniced-to-oriest-in-web-of-Intrigue/news-story/330cac03e0185f9Ddel33328b7110fte2b EFTA00263071 3/8 Malcolm Turnbull - Waupetha 3/16/22, 2:12 PM WIKIPEDIA Malcolm Turnbull Malcolm Bligh Turnbull Ac (born 24 October 1954) is a The Honourable former Australian politician who served as the 29th grime Malcolm Turnbull minister pf Australia from 2015 to 2018. He held office as AC leader of the Ltheralpictypf Australia. Turnbull graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of laws, before attending Brasenose Collg;e Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, earning a Bachelor of Civil Law. For fore than two decades, he worked as aliurnalist, lawyer, merchant banker, and venture capitalist. He served as Chair of the Australian Republican Movement from 1993 to 2000, and was one of the leaders of the unsuccessful "Yes" campaign in the .1999 republic referendum. He was first elected to the Australian House of Representatives as a member of parliament (MP) for the division of Wentworth in New South Wales at the 2004 election, and was Minister for the Environment and Water in the Howard Government from January 2007 racss PLeir until December 2007. • Vatic:it 8 CS After coming second in the 2007 leadership election, Turnbull won the leadership of the Liberal Party in a Tumbull in 2015 leadership spill the following year and became Leader of 29th Prime Minister of Australia the Opposition. How ever, his supp ort of the Carb on In office Pollution Redu ction Sche me prop osed by the Rudd turn to a leade rship 15 September 2015 —24 August 2018 Gove rnme nt in Dece mber wog led in Elizabeth II challeRge by Toy Abbott, who defeated Turnbull by a Monarch single vote. Though initially planning to leave politics after Governor Sir Peter Cosgrove this, Turnbull chose to remain and was later appo inted General Minister for Communications in the Abbott Government i Deputy Warren Truss following the Liberal-National Coalition's victory at the AarnakYAre 24;) election. Michael McCormack Two years later, citing consistently poor opinion polling, Preceded by TontAbbott Turnbull resigned from the Cabinet on 14 September 2015 the Succeeded by Scott Morrison and challenged Abbott, successfully reclaiming leadership of the Liberal Party by ten votes. He was sworn 12th Leader of the Liberal Party ull in as Prime Minister the following day. TheskTurnb In office Government initiated the Natio nal Inno vatio n anM ence 14 September 2015 — 24 August 2018 econ omic prior ity, work ing to prom ote Agenda as its key Deputy Julie Bishop ation , incre ase ventu re capit al fund ing for new STEM educ bull also Preceded by Tony Abbott start- , and launch an "ideas boom". ] l'urn nts to pursued "city deals" with local and state governme t in Succeeded by Scott Morrison improve planning outcomes and encourage inves tmen ey In office major infrastructure projects such as the Western Sydn w l 16 September 2008 — 1 December 2009 Airport.f21 In 2016, Turnbull led the Coalition to a narro second Deputy Julie Bishop victory in a double dissolution election.131 In his side term, Turnbull initiated and campaigned for the "Yes" 1126 hilivrlian nrntwki/Malcolm Turnbull EFTA00263072