Scott Morrison has resigned from parliament, marking the end of a controversial tenure as Australia's Prime Minister. His time in office was characterized by a 'miracle' election victory, significant popularity, and the implementation of the AUKUS security pact, but also marred by criticism over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a notorious holiday in Hawaii during a national crisis, and a perceived quirky 'daggy dad' persona. Despite these challenges, former Liberal Political Strategist Yaron Finkelstein noted Morrison's intention to leave politics without bitterness. Reflecting on his career, comparisons have been drawn to former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, with some commentators suggesting Morrison failed to emulate her integrity, decency, and honesty.
#ICYMI: As Scott Morrison resigns from parliament, history will deliver a mixed verdict on his prime ministership, from ‘miracle’ victory to Hawaii, huge popularity, tested by pandemic, AUKUS, weird daggy dad persona and hard fast fall. @australian #auspol https://t.co/d3rWBG2eSt
Take a look back on some of the biggest moments of Scott Morrison's eventful political career. #Auspol #9News MORE: https://t.co/HvfCIAus1O https://t.co/I6pLQlPA5E
Former Liberal Political Strategist Yaron Finkelstein says Scott Morrison is focused on leaving the institution of politics with “no bitterness”. https://t.co/mePsO7EMCO
I've met Julia Gillard. I have admired Julia Gillard for years. Morrison is no Julia Gillard. He never will be, because he will never reach her level of integrity, decency and honesty. He will be remembered as a complete and utter failure. #auspol https://t.co/lOvKK9lpRV
As Scott Morrison resigns from parliament, history will deliver a mixed verdict on his prime ministership, from ‘miracle’ victory to Hawaii holiday, huge popularity, tested by pandemic, AUKUS, weird daggy dad persona and hard fast fall. @australian #auspol https://t.co/d3rWBG2eSt