‘Merry Christmas, Australia!’ Political and Religious Leaders Express Best Wishes

Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese (left) on Dec. 11, 2020 and Prime Minister Scott Morrison (right) on Dec. 9, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. Sam Mooy/Getty Images

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese have wished Australians a merry Christmas.

In a video message with Toto, his dog, Albanese said Australians deserved a happy Christmas after the tough couple of years.