Who is Scott Morrison

Scott Morrison announced Federal election for May 18 at Parliament House Press Conference

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a May 18 Federal election today at Parliament House Press Conference in Canberra Source: AAP

Scott Morrison became Australia's 30th prime minister in August last year when the Liberal Party voted him in as leader after a very public and acrimonious leadership spill.


He came into the job after the conservative wing of the party grew frustrated with Malcolm Turnbull's inability to pass his signature energy and tax-cut policies.

He appears to have unified the Liberal Party once again but, some are not sure he'll be able to guide the Coalition to victory at the election.

In his first official media appearance after becoming Liberal Party leader, Scott Morrison promised to rebuild trust lost through months of public infighting.

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