Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has officially resigned from parliament, marking the end of a notable political career characterized by a series of highs and lows. Morrison's tenure as prime minister was marked by a 'miracle' election victory, a controversial holiday during a national crisis, and significant challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and the establishment of AUKUS, a security pact among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In his valedictory speech, Morrison highlighted his government's response to the pandemic, defended his administration's record, and criticized China, indicating the complexities his successor faces in managing relations with Beijing. He also made a unique departure by incorporating Taylor Swift album titles into his speech, a move he dubbed 'Taylor Swift bingo', fulfilling a request from his daughters. This gesture, along with his acknowledgment of community members in Cook, his constituency, added a personal touch to his farewell. Morrison's exit from parliament has sparked discussions on his legacy, with opinions divided over his impact and leadership.
OPINION: Scott Morrison’s defence of his government’s Covid-era response in his farewell speech was fanciful bordering on delusional but the former PM was right to urge an embrace of values that underpin our civilisation. Full story: https://t.co/BY29Qb2rB1 https://t.co/JIW1EaQADH
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Former Australia PM Morrison plays 'Taylor Swift bingo' in farewell speech https://t.co/vkJl1xuznw
Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison decided to play a game of "Taylor Swift bingo," by peppering his farewell speech with the singer’s album titles. More here 👉 https://t.co/NcsDSQ2GBt https://t.co/DvFD62fxpy
Scott Morrison lists Taylor Swift albums in farewell speech on daughters' request https://t.co/uTYBM5iq2g
#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 prime minister Scott Morrison says the global rules-based order is being challenged by a “new arc of autocracy” from Pyongyang, Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow. https://t.co/jkfe6SUGYO
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison uses his final speech before the nation’s parliament to criticize China as his successor faces an increasingly challenging task of improving ties with Beijing https://t.co/37UJsmkNPC
Former prime minister Scott Morrison thanked the community members in Cook during his valedictory speech in parliament. https://t.co/HzQlzBajkn
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has done a “Taylor Swift bingo” during his valedictory speech. https://t.co/4Gr4TIwZBU
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. #auspol @australian https://t.co/d3rWBG1H2V
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
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