Scott Morrison sworn in as Australia's 30th prime minister

The former treasurer promises a ‘new generation’ of Liberal leadership after trouncing Peter Dutton and Julie Bishop to take the prime ministership.

Scott Morrison is sworn-in as the 30th Prime Minister of Australia by Australian Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove Source: AAP

Incoming prime minister Scott Morrison has promised to run a low-taxing government that believes the “best form of welfare is a job”, outlining his policy vision in his first speech to the nation as leader.

Mr Morrison was sworn in as Australia's 30th prime minister at Government House on Friday evening as the sun set on an extraordinary week in Canberra. 

Scott Morrison has been sworn in as Australia's 30th prime minister by Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove.

 

Earlier, the incoming prime minister fronted the media after securing the Liberal leadership in a hotly anticipated three-way contest with former cabinet colleagues Julie Bishop and Peter Dutton. 

Flanked by his newly elected Liberal deputy Josh Frydenberg, the former energy minister, Mr Morrison said Australians should not expect his government to rush to an early election. 

 

"We intend to be governing. And we have got able to do as a fresh new team. So I don't think anybody should be making any plans for any elections any time soon." 

Mr Morrison has succeeded Malcolm Turnbull as Australian Prime Minister.

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Deputy Liberal Leader and new Treasurer Josh Frydenberg with the governor general.