The Morrison Government
2018-2022
The Hon. Scott Morrison AC served as Australia's 30th Prime Minister from August 2018 to May 2022. The Morrison Government enacted policies under the strategic objectives of:
Keeping the economy strong,
Keeping Australians safe, and
Keeping Australians together.
Under Prime Minister Morrison's leadership, Australia strengthened its position on the global stage through initiatives such as the AUKUS security partnership with the United States and United Kingdom, and the 'Pacific Step-up' policy which deepened engagement with neighbouring Pacific nations. The Morrison Government championed trade agreements and increased defence spending to modernise military capabilities, as well as standing up to Chinese coercion in the Indo-Pacific region. Domestically, Prime Minister Morrison focused on economic growth through infrastructure investment, tax relief measures, and support for small businesses, while maintaining strong border security and promoting national sovereignty.
The Morrison Government prioritised essential services: implementing reforms in healthcare, aged care, education, and mental health support. Environmental initiatives included commitments to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and investments in new energy technologies. Regional communities were strengthened through programs such as the Building Better Regions Fund and drought relief measures for farmers. Throughout his tenure, Prime Minister Morrison made decisions to deliver equal opportunities and raise living standards for all Australians in every stage of life.
Prime Minister Morrison led the nation through significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The Morrison Government's response to COVID-19 included establishing the National Cabinet to coordinate federal and state responses, implementing the JobKeeper wage subsidy program to protect millions of jobs, and orchestrating a nationwide vaccination campaign. These measures helped Australia maintain one of the world's lowest COVID-19 mortality rates while preserving economic stability.
