Scott Morrison, a ‘globalisation mastermind with boundless influence’: Former PM takes on a new job

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been called a “globalization mastermind with boundless influence” as he offers his speaking services exclusively on a global network platform.

On Monday, Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) announced that Morrison would join the agency exclusively, which is made up of mostly conservative voices, including former US Vice President Mike Pence and former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Newt Gingrich.

For an undisclosed fee, the ex-Prime Minister will be available to speak at functions on a range of topics, including religion in liberal democracies, lessons from Covid and the net-zero approach.

“Australia’s 30th Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, is the true definition of a leader with a 360-degree worldview,” Mr Morrison’s bio reads.

The former prime minister came under fire in September after telling a journalist that he was “not involved in day-to-day politics” when questioned about his appointment to a number of cabinet positions.

In its announcement on Monday, the Worldwide Speakers Group said Mr Morrison has “successfully guided his country through the most difficult and significant challenges Australia had faced since the Great Depression and World War II.”

The group paid tribute to its ability to produce “unique and innovative solutions for unprecedented situations,” including its ability to “manage natural disasters.”

Prime Minister Morrison led Australia with his special kind of calm determination and motivation. Morrison is a mastermind of globalization, lending his limitless influence and experience to audiences around the world.”

The group will “exclusively” manage all of its speaking appearances going forward, with talks on navigating the Indo-Pacific and the future of globalization and other potential topics.

The Worldwide Speakers Group said Mr Morrison has “successfully guided his nation through the most difficult and important challenges Australia has faced since the Great Depression and World War II” (pictured with wife Jenny)

The group in particular paid tribute to Mr Morrison’s approach to China, with WWSG director Dan Sims praising his composure in the face of Beijing’s “aggression.”

“Prime Minister Scott Morrison is a respected leader in Australia, in the APAC region and around the world,” Sims said.

Prime Minister Morrison’s experiences and insights are known for delivering measured geopolitical leadership and aggressively working towards a global zero-emission economy. Prime Minister Morrison’s experiences and insights will be critical to business leaders on six continents.

In addition, Prime Minister Morrison is a man of strong faith and will actively seek opportunities to serve the global community. Worldwide Speakers Group is honored to represent Prime Minister Morrison for his speaking activities, and we look forward to making him available to our customers around the world.”

Other speakers on the platform include former chief of staff to Donald Trump, John Kelly, former commissioner for the US Federal Drug Administration Dr. Scott Gottlieb and photographer Annie Leibovitz.

The group paid particular tribute to Morrison’s approach to China, with director Dan Sims praising his composure in the face of Beijing’s “aggression.”

In his first interview since he lost the premiership, Morrison said his wife Jenny and their daughters Abbey and Lilly had to make “sacrifices” in the turbulent time, but added that he doesn’t regret the decisions he made when he left. led the country.

“That’s the cost and it’s a big and painful price for them and for those who are politicians,” Morrison told Sky News presenter Paul Murray last month.

“But as (former Prime Minister) Tony Abbott used to say ‘we are volunteers and they are conscripts’ and that is probably one of the most sincere things Tony has ever said, very wisely,” he added.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison with wife Jenny and daughter Abby and Lilly when he conceded the election earlier this year (pictured)

He said that although he had to spend a lot of time away from them, his family has always supported his political career.

“My daughters have lived with me in Parliament all their lives, most of them as ministers,” Morrison said.

The member for Cook’s first term as prime minister after his election in 2018 was determined by the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfire crisis and later the Covid pandemic, which began in March 2020.

The Cook member said he was looking forward to serving his local constituents and spending more time with his family