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Hook

Politicians, bureaucrats, and their associates — the decision-makers whose public footprint runs through this data.

Key Numbers

  • Register of Interests disclosures [parliamentary]
  • Project and contract connections [BP4]
  • Public statements logged [Hansard + media]
  • Ego-network graph per subject [derived]

Context

"Subject" is deliberately neutral. It doesn't mean suspect. It means "a person whose public-record footprint intersects with Victorian infrastructure decision-making or delivery". MPs, ministers, senior public servants, board members, named associates — anyone whose public role puts them in the flow of decisions.

Each subject has a profile: their bio, their declared interests from the parliamentary register, their public statements on record, their connections to projects we track, and an ego-network graph of their public relationships. The right of reply applies — any subject can request factual corrections, and we make them.

Takeaway

Decisions about billions in public money are made by people. This is who those people are, based on what they have disclosed.

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Every decision-maker in Victorian infrastructure, with their disclosed interests, statements, and public connections.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-11

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Salary Package
$549,250
total remuneration
Promises Made
1
Delivery Rate
0%
0 delivered · 11 broken
Accountability Items
35
Financial Disclosures
4
Conflicts of Interest
22
2 critical · 2 high
"Safe & Effective"
4
times used in official statements
"I Can't Recall"
0
documented evasions at inquiries
Vaccination Urging
3
official directives to vaccinate
Lockdown Justifications
0
"based on medical advice / the science"
Modelling References
0
cited modelling sources
"It's Not a Race"
4
vaccine rollout dismissals
Procurement Claims
3
disputed vaccine supply claims
Robodebt Statements
5
denials & dishonesty findings
Tweet Archive
996
238 COVID-related
Promise Delivery Rate
0%
0 of 1 delivered
Portfolios
Prime Minister of Australia Minister for Health (secret, 2020) Minister for Finance (secret, 2020) Minister for Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (secret, 2021) Minister for Home Affairs (secret, 2021) Treasurer (secret, 2021)
Accountability Rating
Items by Type
Wealth & Pension Reality
Years served
16.2
Modelled ceiling
$3,965,975
Declared net worth
not disclosed
Plausibility gap
Not disclosed
Pension scheme
not disclosed
Figures are transparent calculations against public data — not accusations, not findings. See full dashboard · pension analysis · methodology.
Promise Report Card
Status Promise / Commitment Date Rating Source
Promise Made
Net zero emissions by 2050
Morrison reluctantly adopted a net zero by 2050 target ahead of the COP26 Glasgow summit in October 2021. The announcement came after years of resisting climate action and backing the …
26 Oct 2021 Partially Delivered / Mixed
"Safe and Effective" — Usage Log (4 instances)
Date Verbatim Quote Context Source
01 Mar 2021 "The AstraZeneca vaccine is safe and it is effective. I will be getting AstraZeneca." Before ATAGI restricted AstraZeneca to over-50s (April 2021) and then over-60s (June 2021) due to thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). Morrison received Pfizer, not AstraZeneca, for his second dose. Prime Minister's Press Conference
28 Jun 2021 "I would encourage Australians to talk to their GP about getting AstraZeneca. If you're under 40, have that conversation. These vaccines are safe and effective." Contradicted ATAGI's preference for Pfizer in under-60s. Morrison pushed GPs to administer AZ to younger Australians when Pfizer supply was scarce, effectively undermining the independent medical advisory body. Prime Minister's Press Conference
20 Aug 2021 "All of our vaccines are safe and effective. That's the advice of the TGA and ATAGI." During height of AstraZeneca hesitancy crisis. AZ uptake had collapsed after mixed messaging. Pfizer remained in severe shortage. Prime Minister's Press Conference
04 Oct 2021 "Boosters are safe and effective. When you become eligible, please come forward." Early booster rollout messaging ahead of Omicron wave. Prime Minister's Press Conference
Vaccination Advocacy — Official Directives (3 instances)
"If you wish to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, then we would encourage you to go and have that conversation with your GP. I think that's the right thing to do."
Actively encouraged under-40s to take AstraZeneca against ATAGI advice. ATAGI preferred Pfizer for under-60s but Pfizer was unavailable. Morrison indemnified GPs to administer AZ to younger patients.
28 Jun 2021
Prime Minister's Press Conference
"If you can get a vaccine — any vaccine — the best vaccine is the one you can get the earliest."
Pressing AstraZeneca amid critical Pfizer shortage caused by the government's failure to secure enough Pfizer doses in mid-2020.
09 Jul 2021
Prime Minister's Press Conference
"GPs can now administer AstraZeneca to patients under 40 with informed consent. I encourage everyone to take up that opportunity."
Formalised the under-40 AZ pathway. GP indemnity scheme announced. Effectively overrode ATAGI's advice through policy mechanism.
10 Aug 2021
Prime Minister's Press Conference
"It's Not a Race" — Vaccine Rollout Dismissals (4 instances)
Date Verbatim Quote Context Source
11 Mar 2021 "It's not a race. It's not a competition. We're not in a race with anyone." Dismissing criticism of Australia's slow vaccine rollout compared to the UK, US and Israel. Australia had vaccinated less than 1% of the population. The phrase became emblematic of the rollout's … Prime Minister's Press Conference
08 Apr 2021 "We haven't been in a race. We've been in a careful, methodical rollout." Defending the AstraZeneca-heavy procurement strategy after ATAGI restricted AZ to over-50s due to blood clotting risk, creating a massive shortfall for under-50s who had no Pfizer supply. Prime Minister's Press Conference
03 May 2021 "We set out a horizon, not a deadline." Walking back the October 2021 target for full adult vaccination. The government had originally set targets that became unachievable due to insufficient Pfizer procurement. Prime Minister's Press Conference
17 Jun 2021 "It is not a race, but I tell you what, we are running very fast." Contradicting his own prior framing as public pressure mounted. Sydney's Delta outbreak had begun. The pivot from 'not a race' to 'running fast' happened within weeks. 2GB Radio Interview
Vaccine Procurement — Disputed Claims (3 instances)
"We have secured 33.8 million doses of the University of Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, to be manufactured right here in Australia by CSL."
Placed the vast majority of Australia's eggs in the AstraZeneca basket. When AZ was subsequently restricted for younger Australians due to TTS, the over-reliance on a single vaccine left Australia critically exposed.
19 Aug 2020
Prime Minister's Press Conference
"We have diversified our vaccine portfolio. We have Pfizer, we have AstraZeneca, and we are in discussions for Moderna and Novavax."
Claimed diversification after it became clear AZ alone was insufficient. Diversification was reactive, not proactive — Pfizer had offered 40 million doses in July 2020 but the government did not finalise sufficient supply.
08 Apr 2021
Prime Minister's Press Conference
"We secured as much Pfizer as we could at the time. Those opposite would have you believe we turned down Pfizer — that is simply not true."
Reporting by ABC and SMH later revealed that Pfizer's Head of Australia had offered a meeting with Morrison in mid-2020 to discuss increased supply. The meeting did not occur at PM level. Health Department officials handled negotiations, and Australia ended up with 10 million Pfizer doses — far fewer than comparable nations.
01 Jun 2021
Parliament — Question Time
Robodebt — Denials & Royal Commission Findings (5 instances)
Date Statement Context / Finding Source
07 Mar 2017 "This is about ensuring the integrity of the welfare system. We make no apology for that." Defending the Robodebt income-averaging method. The scheme used ATO income data averaged across fortnights to calculate debts — a method that had no legal basis. The Royal Commission later found … Parliament — Question Time
19 Nov 2019 "The government's position is that the scheme was lawful and we stand behind it." After the Federal Court raised doubts about the legality of income averaging in the Amato v Commonwealth case. The government continued to defend the scheme even as legal advice indicated … Media Conference
29 May 2020 "I reject the premise that debts were illegally raised. The government entered a settlement to provide certainty for affected Australians." After the $1.76B Robodebt settlement. The government settled the class action while maintaining the scheme was lawful — a contradiction. The Royal Commission later found the settlement itself was an … Media Conference
16 Nov 2020 "I was always assured that the scheme had a proper legal basis." Deflecting personal responsibility. The Royal Commission found Morrison was briefed on concerns about the scheme's legality and failed to act on them. Media Conference
07 Jul 2023 "The Royal Commission has found that Mr Morrison's evidence was not honest." Commissioner Catherine Holmes AC SC found Morrison was dishonest in his evidence to the Royal Commission. He was one of several individuals referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The … Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme — Final Report (Holmes) ↗
Social Media Intelligence (996 tweets analysed)
Total Tweets
996
Total Likes
2,109,827
Total Retweets
307,130
Total Replies
488,883
Total Views
67,833,748
COVID-tagged
238
Topic Breakdown (auto-tagged)
Tweet Volume by Month
Post Type Breakdown
689
Tweet
151
Retweet
156
Reply
Top Tweets by Engagement
मेरे प्रिय मित्र @narendramodi आपको जन्मदिन की बहुत शुभकामनाएँ| मुझे विश्वास है कि आने वाले साल में भारत और आस्ट्रेलिया के संबंघ नई ऊँचाईयों पर पहुँचेंगे| आपका दिन मंगलमय हो| जल्दी मिलेंगे | https://t.co/NgTkX7WupN
18 Sep 2020 ♡ 94,331 ↻ 12,644 ↩ 1,368
Sunday ScoMosas with mango chutney, all made from scratch - including the chutney! A pity my meeting with @narendramodi this week is by videolink. They’re vegetarian, I would have liked to share them with him. https://t.co/Sj7y4Migu9
01 Jun 2020 ♡ 90,715 ↻ 13,247 ↩ 4,268
Warm wishes to @narendramodi and the people of India on their Independence Day. The deep friendship and partnership between Australia and India is founded on bharosa (trust), samman (respect) and shared values. Happy Independence Day!
16 Aug 2020 ♡ 62,637 ↻ 7,923 ↩ 1,655
Mr Djokovic’s visa has been cancelled. Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders. No one is above these rules. Our strong border policies have been critical to Australia having one of the lowest death rates in the world from COVID, we are continuing to be vigilant.
06 Jan 2022 ♡ 50,207 ↻ 8,426 ↩ 14,005 #covid
Congratulations to @joebiden and @kamalaharris - Australia wishes you every success in office. The Australia-US Alliance is deep and enduring, and built on shared values. I look forward to working with you closely as we face the world’s many challenges together.
08 Nov 2020 ♡ 48,908 ↻ 5,729 ↩ 3,302
Congratulations @narendramodi and the Indian Cricket Team on a great win in the test series here in Australia. It was a hard fought contest between the game’s best teams and players. Commiserations to @tdpaine36 and our Australian Men’s Test Team. They’ll be back. #AUSvINDtest
20 Jan 2021 ♡ 39,520 ↻ 3,296 ↩ 678
Thanks for the call @realDonaldTrump and for your strong messages of sympathy, support and friendship for Australia during our terrible bushfire season. Thanks also to the American people for their many messages of support. Australia and the US are great mates. 🇺🇸 🇦🇺
08 Jan 2020 ♡ 38,195 ↻ 4,735 ↩ 3,103
🇦🇺🇮🇳 enjoy a wonderful friendship. While we celebrate #AustraliaDay today, I also extend my very best wishes to my good friend @narendramodi and all Indians on #RepublicDayIndia गणतंत्र दिवस की शुभकामनाएँ| #dosti
27 Jan 2022 ♡ 29,409 ↻ 3,228 ↩ 876
Australia is thankful for the true friend we have had in Shinzo Abe as Prime Minister of Japan. His leadership, wisdom, generosity and vision have championed the cause of peace, freedom and prosperity in our region and the world more broadly. https://t.co/GCdRo371ru
29 Aug 2020 ♡ 25,113 ↻ 6,156 ↩ 582
Very distressing scenes at the US Congress. We condemn these acts of violence and look forward to a peaceful transfer of Government to the newly elected administration in the great American democratic tradition.
07 Jan 2021 ♡ 22,314 ↻ 3,038 ↩ 2,498
Congratulations President Trump. https://t.co/0Qy07fcbcV
07 Nov 2024 ♡ 21,993 ↻ 1,113 ↩ 819 👁 525,604
🇦🇺🇮🇳 are closer than we have ever been. While we celebrate our nation on #AustraliaDay today, I also extend my best wishes to my good friend @narendramodi & all Indians on #RepublicDay. गणतंत्र दिवस की शुभकामनाएँ| #dosti https://t.co/53trQwNfP5
27 Jan 2021 ♡ 21,970 ↻ 3,432 ↩ 818
Hey @narendramodi - Australia v India in the final of the Women’s @T20WorldCup in Melbourne tomorrow. Two great teams in front of a mega crowd at the MCG. It’s going to be a big night and superb match! And Australia all the way.
08 Mar 2020 ♡ 17,285 ↻ 1,862 ↩ 827
Excellent discussions at our first in-person Quad leaders’ meeting in the US. Honoured to meet with PM @sugawitter, PM @narendramodi & @POTUS on our shared vision of a free, open & resilient Indo-Pacific region & responding to the challenges we face in a complex & changing world. https://t.co/iLzhEnH2fn
25 Sep 2021 ♡ 16,539 ↻ 1,830 ↩ 817
Happy Diwali! Kitna acchaa hai Diwali ka tyohaar. https://t.co/ZdvDQf71t2
25 Oct 2019 ♡ 16,095 ↻ 4,231 ↩ 823
Top COVID Tweets by Engagement (238)
Mr Djokovic’s visa has been cancelled. Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders. No one is above these rules. Our strong border policies have been critical to Australia having one of the lowest death rates in the world from COVID, we are continuing to be vigilant.
06 Jan 2022 ♡ 50,207 ↻ 8,426 ↩ 14,005 #covid
Congratulations to my friend @narendramodi and his government for administering 1 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. A huge achievement. India and Australia are working side by side in the Quad to expand vaccine access across the Indo-Pacific. https://t.co/KAhffNvDcp
22 Oct 2021 ♡ 14,263 ↻ 1,721 ↩ 703 #covid #vaccination
Great to talk to my good friend PM @narendramodi again. As Comprehensive Strategic Partners, we can work together on common challenges incl #COVID19, the circular economy, oceans & an open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. We also discussed progress of our media platform bill.
20 Feb 2021 ♡ 9,471 ↻ 1,297 ↩ 531 #covid
Just spoke with our friend, PM @narendramodi who thanked Australia for standing by India during the #COVID19 crisis. We’re supporting them with ventilators and oxygen concentrators. We won’t forget India’s generosity in exporting vaccines. We’ll work closely on global challenges.
08 May 2021 ♡ 7,521 ↻ 1,312 ↩ 647 #covid #vaccination
Australia stands with our friends in India as it manages a difficult second COVID-19 wave. We know how strong and resilient the Indian nation is. @narendramodi and I will keep working in partnership on this global challenge.
24 Apr 2021 ♡ 7,018 ↻ 1,341 ↩ 797 #covid
A warm discussion by phone today with my good friend Prime Minister @narendramodi on our responses to the #coronavirus crisis. We shared our experiences on managing the crisis and will continue to share knowledge on treatment for the virus and as we work towards a vaccine. https://t.co/Np9XXG7LEh
07 Apr 2020 ♡ 5,776 ↻ 980 ↩ 307 #covid #vaccination
Delighted to join with @BorisJohnson to celebrate today’s launch of negotiations on a free trade agreement between Australia and the UK. It will mean more jobs, more growth and more opportunities for both our citizens to live and work in each other’s countries post COVID. https://t.co/gToJuuwx95
18 Jun 2020 ♡ 4,854 ↻ 823 ↩ 669 #covid
This is why social distancing is so important. Please listen and act so we can save lives and livelihoods. #coronavirusaustralia #Covid_19australia #COVIDー19 https://t.co/S7ASlqx1AF
23 Mar 2020 ♡ 4,302 ↻ 1,900 ↩ 1,106 #covid
Just got off the phone with US President @realDonaldTrump. We had a very constructive discussion on our health responses to #COVID19 and the need to get our market-led and business centres economies up and running again.
22 Apr 2020 ♡ 3,959 ↻ 485 ↩ 1,974 #covid
I wish Anthony Albanese all the best for his recovery after testing positive to COVID. Everyone’s experience with COVID is different and as Labor’s campaign continues, I hope he does not experience any serious symptoms.
22 Apr 2022 ♡ 3,319 ↻ 211 ↩ 852 #covid
Well done Australia! Latest numbers show more than 96,000 COVID tests in the last 24 hours, a new record. A big thanks to all the health workers who will be working through Christmas to keep us safe. Let’s all keep doing our bit to stay COVIDSafe.
25 Dec 2020 ♡ 3,144 ↻ 176 ↩ 1,252 #covid
Tonight I tested positive to COVID-19. I am experiencing flu-like symptoms and will be recovering over the next week. I had tested myself daily since Sunday, including this morning, with all tests returning a negative result.
02 Mar 2022 ♡ 3,045 ↻ 482 ↩ 2,493 #covid
Well done Australia. How good! Let’s keep it that way. We’ve seen here, and are seeing again overseas, how quickly this virus spreads, so please stay COVIDSafe.
02 Nov 2020 ♡ 2,936 ↻ 251 ↩ 2,835 #covid
Well done Australia. We’ve just passed 2m downloads for COVIDSafe. But we’ve still got more to do keep you & your family safe, protect our doctors & nurses & help us get back to the way of life we love. Join us in stopping the spread, download it now. https://t.co/Cg7e1mK3eU
28 Apr 2020 ♡ 2,850 ↻ 399 ↩ 997 #covid
Join me in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. Download COVIDSafe, an app from the Australian Government. #COVID19 #coronavirusaustralia #stayhomesavelives Download at: https://t.co/Cg7e1mK3eU
27 Apr 2020 ♡ 2,822 ↻ 477 ↩ 1,345 #covid
We did it! ✅ 70% of Australians aged 16+ are now fully vaccinated against COVID. Thank you, Australia. Now let’s bring this home across the country and hit the 80% target in the National Plan so we can continue to safely reopen and stay safely open.
20 Oct 2021 ♡ 2,643 ↻ 256 ↩ 1,870 #covid #vaccination
Thanks to PM Shinzo Abe of Japan for a very warm Leaders’ meeting this evening. We have developed a very strong relationship over the last two years. We’re closely aligned in values and on our approach to the many post-COVID challenges, especially in our Indo-Pacific region. https://t.co/kYgWSdENuL
10 Jul 2020 ♡ 2,617 ↻ 374 ↩ 302 #covid
Well done Australia! For the first time in over 250 days, we’ve recorded 3 days in a row of no locally acquired cases of #COVID19 across Australia. However, now is not the time to become complacent – we know how quickly this virus can spread – so please keep being …
11 Nov 2020 ♡ 2,559 ↻ 253 ↩ 1,097 #covid
Wise call by Qld Premier @AnnastaciaMP to have a brief lockdown to enable Queensland health authorities to get on top of the UK strain case in Brisbane. A big thanks in advance to everyone in greater Brisbane for their patience in coming days. This will buy much needed time.
08 Jan 2021 ♡ 2,459 ↻ 219 ↩ 1,332 #covid #lockdown
Great news Australia! We did it! 80% of all Australians aged 16+ are now fully vaccinated. But let’s keep going. A huge thank you to everyone. This has been a massive national effort. Get your #COVID19 jab and help Australia to continue to safely reopen and stay safely open. https://t.co/Kg6ndnm21B
06 Nov 2021 ♡ 2,381 ↻ 247 ↩ 2,129 #covid #vaccination
Public Statements
Scott Morrison - Britannica
Scott Morrison    Britannica
03 Apr 2026
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Australian PMs have addressed the nation only a handful of times. Anthony Albanese joins their ranks - The Guardian
Australian PMs have addressed the nation only a handful of times. Anthony Albanese joins their ranks    The Guardian [Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Australian PMs have addressed the nation only a handful of times. Anthony Albanese joins their ranks - The Guardian Australian PMs have addressed the nation only a handful of times. Anthony Albanese joins their ranks    The Guardian
01 Apr 2026
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National addresses are rare and historic. Now, Albanese has made another - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
National addresses are rare and historic. Now, Albanese has made another    Australian Broadcasting Corporation [Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT] National addresses are rare and historic. Now, Albanese has made another - Australian Broadcasting Corporation National addresses are rare and historic. Now, Albanese has made another    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
01 Apr 2026
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Morrison ‘gobsmacked’ by Labor’s lack of assistance in Iran conflict - Sky News Australia
Morrison ‘gobsmacked’ by Labor’s lack of assistance in Iran conflict    Sky News Australia
25 Mar 2026
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We might have just found where Australia's red line is with Donald Trump - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
We might have just found where Australia's red line is with Donald Trump    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
19 Mar 2026
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Morrison slams ‘false’ ISIS brides claims - News.com.au
Morrison slams ‘false’ ISIS brides claims    News.com.au [Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Morrison slams ‘false’ ISIS brides claims - News.com.au Morrison slams ‘false’ ISIS brides claims    News.com.au
23 Feb 2026
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Scott Morrison, Islam and the question of religious authority - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Scott Morrison, Islam and the question of religious authority    Australian Broadcasting Corporation [Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Scott Morrison, Islam and the question of religious authority - Australian Broadcasting Corporation Scott Morrison, Islam and the question of religious authority    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
03 Feb 2026
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He didn’t hold a hose, but Morrison’s still happy to fan the flames - SMH.com.au
He didn’t hold a hose, but Morrison’s still happy to fan the flames    SMH.com.au [Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] He didn’t hold a hose, but Morrison’s still happy to fan the flames - SMH.com.au He didn’t hold a hose, but Morrison’s still happy to fan the flames    SMH.com.au
01 Feb 2026
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Sky News Australia. . Former prime minister Scott Morrison discusses the Labor government’s failed response to the rise in antisemitism across Australia. - facebook.com
Sky News Australia. . Former prime minister Scott Morrison discusses the Labor government’s failed response to the rise in antisemitism across Australia.    facebook.com [Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Sky News Australia. . Former prime minister Scott Morrison discusses the Labor government’s failed response to the rise in antisemitism across Australia. - facebook.com Sky News Australia. . Former prime minister Scott Morrison discusses the Labor government’s failed response to the rise in antisemitism across Australia.    facebook.com [Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Morrison’s savage one-line response to Albanese’s antisemitism criticism - Sky News Australia Morrison’s savage one-line response to Albanese’s antisemitism criticism    Sky News Australia
01 Feb 2026
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‘Deeply damaging’: Aly says Morrison’s Islam speech risks inflaming tensions - SMH.com.au
‘Deeply damaging’: Aly says Morrison’s Islam speech risks inflaming tensions    SMH.com.au [Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT] ‘Deeply damaging’: Aly says Morrison’s Islam speech risks inflaming tensions - SMH.com.au ‘Deeply damaging’: Aly says Morrison’s Islam speech risks inflaming tensions    SMH.com.au
29 Jan 2026
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‘All options must be on the table’: ScoMo’s plan to fight radical Islam - Daily Telegraph Sydney
‘All options must be on the table’: ScoMo’s plan to fight radical Islam    Daily Telegraph Sydney [Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT] ‘All options must be on the table’: ScoMo’s plan to fight radical Islam - Daily Telegraph Sydney ‘All options must be on the table’: ScoMo’s plan to fight radical Islam    Daily Telegraph Sydney
28 Jan 2026
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Muslim leaders condemn Scott Morrison's 'reckless' and 'divisive' comments on Islam - SBS Australia
Muslim leaders condemn Scott Morrison's 'reckless' and 'divisive' comments on Islam    SBS Australia [Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Muslim leaders condemn Scott Morrison's 'reckless' and 'divisive' comments on Islam - SBS Australia Muslim leaders condemn Scott Morrison's 'reckless' and 'divisive' comments on Islam    SBS Australia
28 Jan 2026
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Former PM Scott Morrison criticised over calls to regulate Islamic preachers in Australia - 9News
Former PM Scott Morrison criticised over calls to regulate Islamic preachers in Australia    9News
28 Jan 2026
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Scott Morrison and Dan Andrews got it wrong. Here are 7 ways to get crisis leadership right - The Conversation
Scott Morrison and Dan Andrews got it wrong. Here are 7 ways to get crisis leadership right    The Conversation [Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Scott Morrison and Dan Andrews got it wrong. Here are 7 ways to get crisis leadership right - The Conversation Scott Morrison and Dan Andrews got it wrong. Here are 7 ways to get crisis leadership right    The Conversation
22 Jan 2026
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VIDEO: Scott Morrison says Bondi terrorist attack is a "desecration of everything Australia stands for" - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
VIDEO: Scott Morrison says Bondi terrorist attack is a "desecration of everything Australia stands for"    Australian Broadcasting Corporation [Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT] VIDEO: Scott Morrison says Bondi terrorist attack is a "desecration of everything Australia stands for" - Australian Broadcasting Corporation VIDEO: Scott Morrison says Bondi terrorist attack is a "desecration of everything Australia stands for"    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
15 Dec 2025
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Net zero by 2050 ‘just ideology’: Scott Morrison - SMH.com.au
Net zero by 2050 ‘just ideology’: Scott Morrison    SMH.com.au [Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Net zero by 2050 ‘just ideology’: Scott Morrison - SMH.com.au Net zero by 2050 ‘just ideology’: Scott Morrison    SMH.com.au
29 Oct 2025
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Scott Morrison tells US Australia risks going to sleep on China threat after diplomatic ‘charm and flattery’ - The Guardian
Scott Morrison tells US Australia risks going to sleep on China threat after diplomatic ‘charm and flattery’    The Guardian [Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Scott Morrison tells US Australia risks going to sleep on China threat after diplomatic ‘charm and flattery’ - The Guardian Scott Morrison tells US Australia risks going to sleep on China threat after diplomatic ‘charm and flattery’    The Guardian
23 Jul 2025
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Scott Morrison to speak to US Congress committee as it pushes for AUKUS support - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Scott Morrison to speak to US Congress committee as it pushes for AUKUS support    Australian Broadcasting Corporation [Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Scott Morrison to speak to US Congress committee as it pushes for AUKUS support - Australian Broadcasting Corporation Scott Morrison to speak to US Congress committee as it pushes for AUKUS support    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
22 Jul 2025
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Scott Morrison to testify before US panel on China - AFR
Scott Morrison to testify before US panel on China    AFR
19 Jul 2025
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Scott Morrison Speech Transcript Unveiling $270bn Australian Defense Plan - Rev
Scott Morrison Speech Transcript Unveiling $270bn Australian Defense Plan    Rev
30 Jun 2025
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Scott Morrison receives Australia's highest honour for COVID leadership - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Scott Morrison receives Australia's highest honour for COVID leadership    Australian Broadcasting Corporation [Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT] Scott Morrison receives Australia's highest honour for COVID leadership - Australian Broadcasting Corporation Scott Morrison receives Australia's highest honour for COVID leadership    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
08 Jun 2025
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Key Actions
Scott Morrison accused of ‘deeply ill-informed’ attack on religious freedom after Islam speech - The Guardian
Scott Morrison accused of ‘deeply ill-informed’ attack on religious freedom after Islam speech    The Guardian [Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Scott Morrison accused of ‘deeply ill-informed’ attack on religious freedom after Islam speech - The Guardian Scott Morrison accused of ‘deeply ill-informed’ attack on religious freedom after Islam speech    The Guardian
27 Jan 2026
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Religious Discrimination Bill — failed to pass
Morrison introduced the Religious Discrimination Bill in November 2021, a signature policy linked to his personal faith. The bill failed to pass when five moderate Liberal MPs crossed the floor to support amendments protecting transgender students from discrimination at religious schools. Morrison pulled the bill rather than accept the amendments.
10 Feb 2022
AUKUS — cancelled French submarine contract
Morrison cancelled the $90B French Naval Group submarine contract (Attack-class) in favour of AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines with the US and UK. France was reportedly blindsided — President Macron accused Morrison of lying to him. France recalled its ambassador from Australia, an unprecedented diplomatic rupture. AUKUS itself is widely supported as a strategic upgrade, but the handling of the French relationship was diplomatically destructive.
15 Sep 2021
Empathy consultant reportedly engaged
Reports emerged that Morrison's office engaged a consultant to coach him on displaying empathy after sustained public criticism of his responses to bushfires, Brittany Higgins, and COVID. The revelation reinforced the perception that Morrison's public displays of concern were performative rather than genuine.
01 May 2021
Brittany Higgins rape case — response and handling
Morrison's initial response to the Brittany Higgins rape allegation in Parliament House was widely criticised. He revealed his wife Jenny told him to think about it 'as a father' — implying he needed personal reframing to empathise. His government's handling of the case, and the broader treatment of women in Parliament, triggered the March4Justice rallies. Morrison declined to meet the marchers, saying it was 'a triumph of our democracy' that they weren't met with bullets. The 'bullets' comparison to authoritarian regimes was widely condemned. Morrison later apologised but the damage to public trust was significant.
15 Feb 2021
Christine Holgate — forced to stand aside from Australia Post
Morrison demanded Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate stand aside over her decision to award Cartier watches (worth ~$20,000 total) to senior executives as performance bonuses. Morrison told parliament she could 'stand aside or she can go.' Holgate described his treatment as 'one of the worst cases of bullying' she had experienced. An independent review later found the watches were within Australia Post's remuneration policies. Holgate later testified to a Senate inquiry about the impact on her mental health.
22 Oct 2020
Secret ministries — sworn into 5 additional portfolios
Between March 2020 and May 2021, Morrison secretly swore himself into five additional ministerial portfolios: Health (14 Mar 2020), Finance (30 Mar 2020), Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (15 Apr 2021), Home Affairs (6 May 2021), and Treasury (6 May 2021). The relevant ministers — Greg Hunt, Mathias Cormann, Keith Pitt, Karen Andrews, and Josh Frydenberg — were not informed. Parliament was not informed. The Governor-General signed the instruments. The Bell Inquiry found this was 'fundamentally inconsistent with the conventions and practices that form an essential part of responsible government.' The Solicitor-General found it was legal but corrosive to the Westminster system.
14 Mar 2020
Bell Inquiry Report (Nov 2022) ↗
'I don't hold a hose, mate' — bushfire empathy failure
When questioned about his Hawaii holiday during the Black Summer bushfires, Morrison responded: 'I don't hold a hose, mate, and I don't sit in a control room. That's the brave people who do that are doing that job.' The statement became a symbol of Morrison's perceived detachment from crisis.
20 Dec 2019
Hawaii holiday during Black Summer bushfires
Morrison secretly left Australia for a family holiday in Hawaii during the worst bushfire crisis in Australian history (Black Summer 2019-2020). His office initially denied he was overseas. When confronted, Morrison said 'I don't hold a hose, mate' — a phrase that came to symbolise his perceived lack of empathy. 33 people died, 3,000+ homes destroyed, 17 million hectares burned. Morrison's forced handshake with a bushfire survivor in Cobargo became iconic. A local told him 'you're not welcome' and another refused to shake his hand unless he funded the Rural Fire Service.
15 Dec 2019
Sports rorts — Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program
The ANAO found the $100M Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program was administered in a manner that was not consistent with the published guidelines. The Minister's office maintained a 'colour-coded spreadsheet' that allocated grants to marginal and target seats rather than on merit. Sport Australia's independent recommendations were overridden. Bridget McKenzie resigned as minister. Morrison's office was found to have been involved in the distribution process. The PM described it as 'no different' from normal grants administration.
01 Apr 2019
Car park rorts — Urban Congestion Fund
The ANAO found $660 million in commuter car park grants under the Urban Congestion Fund were disproportionately allocated to government-held or target seats. 77% of funded projects were in Coalition-held or target electorates. The selection process was not merit-based. A second major pork-barrelling scandal following sports rorts.
01 Jan 2019
Robodebt — illegal automated debt recovery scheme
The Robodebt scheme (Online Compliance Intervention) used automated income averaging from ATO data to generate welfare debts without a lawful basis. Launched July 2016 when Morrison was Social Services Minister / Treasurer. 443,000 Australians received unlawful debt notices totalling $1.76 billion. The scheme caused immense distress, financial hardship, and is linked to multiple suicides. The Royal Commission found Morrison was dishonest. Commissioner Holmes found Morrison's evidence was dishonest. He was referred to the NACC. The $1.76B class action settlement was the largest in Australian government history.
01 Jul 2016
Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme (2023) ↗
Controversy (from Wikipedia)
Scott John Morrison (born 13 May 1968) is an Australian former politician who served as the 30th prime minister of Australia and the leader of the Liberal Party from 2018 to 2022. He was the member of parliament (MP) for the New South Wales division of Cook from 2007 to 2024. 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 was 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 Immigration and Border Protection in the Abbott government, where he was responsible for implementing Operation Sovereign Borders. In a reshuffle the following year, he became Minister for Social Services and was later promoted to the role of Treasurer in September 2015, after Malcolm Turnbull replaced Abbott as prime minister. In August 2018, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton unsuccessfully challenged Turnbull for the leadership of the Liberal Party. Leadership tensions continued, and the party voted to hold a second leadership ballot days later, with Turnbull
01 Sep 2015
Wikipedia ↗
Financial Interests & Disclosures
Type Description Amount Year Source
Other Income Sources Post-politics: consulting, speaking engagements, advisory roles 2023-24
Other Income Sources Prime Minister salary and allowances $549,250 2021-22 Remuneration Tribunal ↗
Real Property Family home — Sutherland Shire, Sydney 2021-22
Donation Received AEC Transparency Register — Liberal Party of Australia donations AEC Transparency Register ↗
Relationships & Connections
Person Relationship Period Roles / Positions Source
Paul Keating Business Connection ? 24th Prime Minister of Australia (1991–1996); Treasurer (1983–1991) Auto-detected shared organisation
John Setka Business Connection ? Auto-detected shared organisation
Luba Grigorovitch Business Connection ?
Secretary for Outdoor Recreation in the Allan Labor Government @ Current
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Yorick Piper Business Connection ?
Board Member @ Victorian Fisheries Authority Current
Ministerial Advisor @ Victorian Government
Official @ CFMEU Victoria
Auto-detected shared organisation
Alexander Downer Business Connection ? Australia's longest-serving Foreign Minister (1996–2007); former UK High Commissioner; Hakluyt & Co partner Auto-detected shared organisation
Claire Chandler Business Connection ? Senator for Tasmania Auto-detected shared organisation
David Pocock Business Connection ? Independent Senator for the ACT Auto-detected shared organisation
Joel Fitzgibbon Business Connection ? Former Member for Hunter (retired 2022) Auto-detected shared organisation
Julia Gillard Business Connection ? 27th Prime Minister of Australia (2010–2013); Chair, Wellcome Trust; former Chair, Global Partnership for Education Auto-detected shared organisation
Kevin Rudd Business Connection ? Australian Ambassador to the United States (2023–present); 26th Prime Minister of Australia (2007–2010, 2013) Auto-detected shared organisation
Martin Foley Business Connection ? Former Victorian Minister for Health (2020-2022); Minister for Mental Health, Ambulance Services, Equality, Creative Industries Auto-detected shared organisation
Aaron Violi Other ? Opposition Chief Whip, Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy, Shadow Minister for Science/Technology/Innovation, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security Auto-detected from Aaron Violi's profile data
Anthony Carbines Other ? Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing Auto-detected from Anthony Carbines's profile data
Bridget Vallence Other ? Shadow Minister for Finance, Shadow Minister for Jobs & Skills, Shadow Minister for Trade & Investment, Manager of Opposition Business in the Legislative Assembly Auto-detected from Bridget Vallence's profile data
Dan Repacholi Other ? Member for Hunter Auto-detected from Dan Repacholi's profile data
James Paterson Other ? Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, Senator for Victoria Auto-detected from James Paterson's profile data
Jenny Mikakos Other ? Former Minister for Health Auto-detected from Jenny Mikakos's profile data
Jeroen Weimar Other ? Auto-detected from Jeroen Weimar's profile data
Luke Donnellan Other ? Former Minister (resigned from cabinet) Auto-detected from Luke Donnellan's profile data
Tim Pallas Other ? Treasurer of Victoria Auto-detected from accumulated intelligence
Bill Gates Other ? Auto-detected from Bill Gates's data
Aaron Violi Other ?
Assistant Minister for Communications in the Ley shadow ministry @ Current
Auto-detected from Scott Morrison's intelligence
Linda Hurley Other ?
Connection to GHD @ GHD
patron of various charities and community organisations during the GG t @ various charities and community organisations during the GG t
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Noel Pearson Other ?
Founder and Director @ Cape York Institute Current
director of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership Auto-extracted @ the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership Auto-extracted
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Zed Seselja Other ?
Assistant Minister for Science @ Current
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Tom Calma Other ?
Co-Chair, Reconciliation Australia @ Reconciliation Australia Current
chair of the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity program led by the Univers @ the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity program led by the Univers
Co-Chair, Voice Design Group @ National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
National Coordinator @
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Mark Butler Other ?
Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme @ Current
Minister for Health and Ageing @ Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Current
Minister for Health and Aged Care @ Current
Minister for the Environment @
Secretary for Health @
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Marcia Langton Other ?
chair of the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma) the Voice Design Group (w @ the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma) the Voice Design Group (w
chair of AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia AIATSIS in @ AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia AIATSIS in
chair of the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma) @ the Voice Design Group (with Tom Calma)
Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne @ Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne
chair of AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia @ AIATSIS in Canberra Auto-extracted from Wikipedia
Co-Chair, Voice Design Group @ National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne @
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Dan Andrews Other ?
chair of Orygen Auto-extracted from Wikipedia @ Orygen Auto-extracted from Wikipedia
chair of Orygen Auto-extracted from Wikipedia Orygen Auto-extracted @ Orygen Auto-extracted from Wikipedia Orygen Auto-extracted
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Julie Inman Grant Other ? eSafety Commissioner (2017–present) Auto-detected from Julie Inman Grant's data
Pat Dodson Other ?
chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and a Commissioner into @ the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and a Commissioner into
Special Envoy for Reconciliation @ Australian Government
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Brian Houston Other 2008 – present Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (2015), media reporting (SMH, ABC), court records
David Hurley Other 2019 – present Former Governor-General of Australia (2019–2024) Public record, media reporting
Anthony Albanese Other 2019 – present Prime Minister of Australia (31st) Public record, media reporting
Daniel Andrews Other ? Former Premier of Victoria (2014–2023) Auto-detected from Wikipedia text
Pat Conroy Other ? Minister for Defence Industry, Member for Shortland Auto-detected from Wikipedia text
Peter Dutton Other ? Leader of the Opposition Auto-detected from Wikipedia text
Sally McManus Other ?
Secretary @ Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Current
Organiser for the Australian Services Union @
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Andrew Hastie Other ? Shadow Minister for Defence, Member for Canning Wikipedia internal link
Brett Sutton Other ? Wikipedia internal link
Jacinta Allan Other ? Premier of Victoria, Minister for Commonwealth-State Relations Wikipedia internal link
Jenny Morrison Spouse 1990 – present Public record
Conflicts of Interest
Severity Type Description Connected To Source
Medium Other
Governor-General appointment and secret ministries
Morrison appointed David Hurley as Governor-General in 2019. Hurley subsequently signed the instruments for Morrison's five secret ministerial portfolios between 2020-2021 without disclosing them publicly. While GG appointments always come from the PM, the sequence — appoint the GG, then …
Bell Inquiry (2022), media reporting
Medium Other
Hillsong / Brian Houston — child abuse cover-up connection
Morrison maintained a close personal and spiritual relationship with Brian Houston, founder of Hillsong Church, despite Houston's documented failure to report his father Frank Houston's child sexual abuse to police. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse …
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (2015), ABC reporting, SMH reporting, court records
High Grant
Car park rorts — Urban Congestion Fund misallocation
The ANAO found $660 million in commuter car park grants were disproportionately allocated to government-held or target seats. 77% of funded car parks were in Coalition electorates. The selection process was not merit-based. Many announced car parks were never built.
ANAO Report No.47 2020-21
High Grant
Sports rorts — CSIG grants misallocation
The ANAO found the $100M Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program was administered inconsistently with guidelines. A colour-coded spreadsheet maintained by the Minister's office allocated grants to marginal and target seats. Sport Australia's merit-based recommendations were overridden. Morrison's office was involved …
ANAO Report No.23 2019-20
Critical Policy Decision
Robodebt — dishonesty finding and NACC referral
The Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme found Morrison was dishonest in his evidence about what he knew and when. The scheme raised $1.76 billion in unlawful debts against 443,000 Australians using an income averaging methodology that had no legal …
Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme (Holmes, 2023)
Critical Undeclared Interest
Secret ministries — 5 undisclosed portfolios
Morrison secretly swore himself into five additional ministerial portfolios (Health, Finance, Industry/Science/Energy/Resources, Home Affairs, Treasury) between March 2020 and May 2021 without informing the relevant ministers, cabinet, parliament, or the public. The Bell Inquiry found this was 'fundamentally inconsistent with …
Bell Inquiry (2022), Solicitor-General's opinion
Alleged Revolving Door
Ben Davis's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Ben Davis held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Ben Davis
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap
Alleged Grant
Ben Davis's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Ben Davis has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Ben Davis
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Revolving Door
Linda Hurley's role at GHD links to contractor GHD
Associate Linda Hurley held the role 'Connection to GHD' at GHD, which matches contractor GHD. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Linda Hurley
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap
Alleged Grant
Linda Hurley's org GHD is a grant recipient
Associate Linda Hurley has career ties to GHD, which matches grant recipient 'GHD (FIJI) PTE LTD'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Linda Hurley
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Grant
Pat Dodson's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Pat Dodson has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Pat Dodson
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Grant
Tim Ayres's org Australian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Tim Ayres has career ties to Australian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Australian Government Actuary Commonwealth of Australia'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Tim Ayres
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Grant
Tom Calma's org the University of Queensland is a grant recipient
Associate Tom Calma has career ties to the University of Queensland, which matches grant recipient 'The University of Queensland'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Tom Calma
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Grant
Zed Seselja's org Treasury and Finance is a grant recipient
Associate Zed Seselja has career ties to Treasury and Finance, which matches grant recipient 'Government of South Australia Department of Treasury and Finance'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Zed Seselja
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Grant
Yorick Piper's org Victorian Government is a grant recipient
Associate Yorick Piper has career ties to Victorian Government, which matches grant recipient 'Victorian Government Department of Families, Fairness and Housing'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Yorick Piper
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Revolving Door
Appointed during Kevin Rudd's tenure
Scott Morrison was appointed to 'Minister for Immigration and Border Protection' (starting 2013-09-18) while Kevin Rudd served as 'Prime Minister of Australia (second term)' (2013-06-27 – 2013-09-18). Potential patronage — requires investigation.
Auto-detected career overlap (same jurisdiction)
Alleged Grant
Brian Houston's org Andrew Evans is a grant recipient
Associate Brian Houston has career ties to Andrew Evans, which matches grant recipient 'ANDREW EVANS'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
Brian Houston
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Contract
John Holland Group / CCCC linked to contractor John Holland
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has a name match with contractor John Holland. This associate is connected to Scott Morrison. Requires verification.
John Holland Group / CCCC
Auto-detected contractor-associate name match
Alleged Revolving Door
John Holland Group / CCCC's role at CPB Contractors links to contractor CPB Contractors
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC held the role 'Connection to CPB Contractors' at CPB Contractors, which matches contractor CPB Contractors. Connected to Scott Morrison.
John Holland Group / CCCC
Auto-detected career-contractor overlap
Alleged undeclared_interest
John Holland Group / CCCC matches donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' ($190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches))
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC name-matches political donor 'John Holland Group — CUMULATIVE TOTAL (pre-CCCC)' who donated $190031.00 to Australian Labor Party (all branches) (2000-2010). This associate is connected to Scott Morrison.
John Holland Group / CCCC
Auto-detected donor-associate name match
Alleged Grant
John Holland Group / CCCC's org CPB Contractors is a grant recipient
Associate John Holland Group / CCCC has career ties to CPB Contractors, which matches grant recipient 'CPB CONTRACTORS PTY LIMITED'. Connected to Scott Morrison.
John Holland Group / CCCC
Auto-detected grant recipient match
Alleged Revolving Door
Appointed during Anthony Albanese's tenure
Scott Morrison was appointed to 'ministerial career' (starting 2024-02-01) while Anthony Albanese served as 'Prime Minister of Australia' (2022-05-23 – present). Potential patronage appointment — requires investigation.
Auto-detected career overlap
Evidence & Sources
Notes

Born 13 May 1968, Sydney. Educated University of New South Wales (BSc Applied Economic Geography). Worked in tourism marketing and the Property Council of Australia. Managing Director of Tourism Australia 2004–2006 — sacked by the board after the controversial 'Where the bloody hell are you?' advertising campaign. Preselected for the seat of Cook in 2007 under contentious circumstances. Minister for Immigration and Border Protection 2013–2014 (Operation Sovereign Borders). Minister for Social Services 2014–2015. Treasurer 2015–2018. Became the 30th Prime Minister via a party room leadership challenge in August 2018 after Malcolm Turnbull was ousted. Won the 2019 election ('the miracle') against expectations. Lost government to Albanese in May 2022. Post-election revelations: secretly swore himself into five additional ministerial portfolios without informing the relevant ministers or parliament. The Bell Inquiry found this 'fundamentally inconsistent with responsible government.' The Royal Commission into Robodebt found Morrison was dishonest in his evidence and referred him to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Left parliament February 2024.