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Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison Leads King's Birthday Honours List

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison was honoured with the highest recognition in the 2025 King’s Birthday awards for his distinguished service between 2018 and 2022.
His appointment followed challenges centred on the COVID-19 pandemic, economic initiatives, and national security, including leading Australia's role in the AUKUS agreement finalized in early 2023 under a new government.
Morrison's leadership was criticized after it was disclosed that he covertly appointed himself to hold five additional ministerial roles amid the pandemic, and the Liberal Party suffered a major defeat in the 2022 election, losing multiple inner metropolitan seats to independent candidates.
Morrison acknowledged the numerous and varied challenges faced during his tenure, emphasizing the strength and determination of Australians in overcoming these hardships.
Morrison stepped down from his role in parliament early in 2024 but remains an active advocate for Australia's security partnerships and global cooperation, with particular emphasis on the sustained strength of the AUKUS alliance.

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