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

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has been dubbed a ‘globalisation mastermind with boundless influence’ as he exclusively offers his speaking services on a global networking platform. 

On Monday, Worldwide Speakers Group (WWSG) announced Mr Morrison was exclusively joining its agency, made up of mostly conservative voices including former US vice president Mike Pence and former US speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich.

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

‘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 PM came under fire in September after he told a journalist he didn’t ‘engage in day-to-day politics’ when he was questioned about appointing himself to a number of cabinet positions.

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has signed on with an international speaker platform – with the company describing ScoMo as a ‘globalisation mastermind’

In its announcement on Monday, the Worldwide Speakers Group said Mr Morrison ‘successfully led his nation through the most difficult and significant challenges Australia had faced since the Great Depression and the Second World War’.

The group paid tribute to his ability to produce ‘unique and innovative solutions to unprecedented situations’, including his ability in ‘controlling natural disasters’.

‘Prime Minister Morrison led Australia with his particular brand of calm decisiveness and rationale. A globalisation mastermind, Morrison lends his boundless influence and experience to audiences around the world,’ WWSG said.

The group will be ‘exclusively’ managing all of his speaking appearances going forward, with talks on navigating the Indo-Pacific and the future of globalisation other potential topics.

The Worldwide Speakers Group said Mr Morrison ‘successfully led his nation through the most difficult and significant challenges Australia had faced since the Great Depression and the Second World War’ (pictured with wife Jenny)

The group in particular paid tribute to Mr Morrison’s approach to China, with WWSG principal Dan Sims lauding his calmness in the face of Beijing’s ‘aggression’. 

‘Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been a respected leader in Australia, throughout the APAC region and around the world,’ Mr Sims said.

‘Known for providing measured geopolitical leadership and aggressively working toward a net zero global emissions economy, Prime Minister Morrison’s experiences and insights will be critical for business leaders on six continents. 

‘Further, 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 Donald Trump’s former chief of staff John Kelly, former US Federal Drug Administration Commissioner Dr Scott Gottlieb and photographer Annie Leibovitz.

The group particularly paid tribute to Mr Morrison’s approach to China, with principal Dan Sims lauding his calmness in the face of Beijing’s ‘aggression’

In his first interview since losing the prime ministership, Mr Morrison said his wife Jenny and their daughters Abbey and Lilly had to make ‘sacrifices’ during the turbulent time but added he has no regrets about the decisions he made while leading the country. 

‘That’s the cost and it’s a big cost and painful cost for them and for those who are politicians,’ Mr Morrison told Sky News host Paul Murray in an interview last month.

‘But as (former PM) Tony Abbott used to say “we’re volunteers and they’re conscripts” and that’s probably one of the truest things Tony’s ever said, very wise,’ he added.

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

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

‘My daughters have lived their entire lives with me in parliament, and most of it with me as a minister,’ Mr Morrison said.

The member for Cook’s first term as PM after being elected in 2018 was defined by the Black Summer bushfire crisis in 2019-20 and later the Covid pandemic, which began in March, 2020.

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