Former prime minister Scott Morrison delivers his valedictory speech as he retires from politics after a 16-year career. Liberal sources have told the ABC Mr Morrison will take up a job opportunity based in the United States. His retirement will trigger a by-election in his southern Sydney electorate of Cook, a safe Liberal seat. Scott Morrison stood down as Liberal Party leader after losing the 2022 federal election.
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