Scott Morrison — Former Prime Minister
At a glance
| Tracker status | Previous — PM Aug 2018 – May 2022 |
| Export role | PM when Nov 2020 China lobster inspections began and meat plant suspensions peaked; no lobster or full meat restoration before election loss |
| Electorate | Cook (NSW) |
| Key legacy (verified) | WTO/barley/wine machinery; lobster remained last major federal impediment until Labor Dec 2024 |
- Replaced by Albanese — Labor “stabilisation” narrative on meat and crustacean.
Quick facts
- Party: Liberal / Right
- Role in tracker: 28th Prime Minister; Treasurer earlier
- Trade team: Dan Tehan (Trade), David Littleproud (Agriculture from 2021)
- Nov 2020: Simon Birmingham (Trade) confirmed GACC 50–100% lobster inspections
Export & agriculture role (tracker)
| Issue | Morrison-era outcome | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Rock lobster | Effective China freeze from Nov 2020 | Crustacean |
| Meat establishments | Up to 10 plants suspended; partial trade via other sites | Meat |
| Barley / wine | Tariffs and panels initiated | Verified — trade war literature |
Allies & rivals
- Key allies: Tehan, Littleproud, Birmingham (trade/ag at onset)
- Known rivals: Albanese 2022 — trade stabilisation as Labor pitch
Chronology (export-related)
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-21 | Lost election | Albanese PM |
| 2021-05 – 2022-05 | PM during lobster ban | Verified |
| 2020-11 | China lobster inspections | Verified — ABC |