Scott Morrison urges Australians to celebrate 'amazing country' as fires rage

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has delivered a new year's message, urging everyone to take comfort in the "amazing spirit of Australians".

Scott Morrison says everyone can take comfort in the "amazing spirit of Australians". Source: Facebook

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has welcomed 2020 with a new year's message urging Australians to be grateful to live in the "most amazing country on earth". 

The prime minister, sitting next to wife Jenny, acknowledged it had been a tough 2019 due to bushfires, drought and floods. 

"But the one thing we can always celebrate in Australia is that we live in the most amazing country on earth and the wonderful Aussie spirit that means we always overcome whatever challenges that we face that we always look optimistically into our future.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has acknowledged it's been a tough year due to bushfires. Source: AAP

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