Former Australian PM Scott Morrison Announces His Resignation From Politics

The prime minister endured a complicated tenure as leader, but also positioned Australia at the forefront of the global pushback against Beijing.
Former Australian PM Scott Morrison Announces His Resignation From Politics
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Sydney, Australia, on May 21, 2022. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
Nick Spencer
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Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced he will quit politics by the end of February, stepping down from parliamentary service as the federal member for Cook in South Sydney for a career in the private sector. 
On Jan. 23, Mr. Morrison posted a lengthy message on Facebook, thanking his electorate and Liberal-National Coalition colleagues for their allegiance throughout his tenure.