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Scott Morrison lands in Australia after trip to UK for G7 summit

Michael TraillThe West Australian
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has returned to Australian shores following a landmark trip to the UK to represent Australia as a guest of the 2021 G7 summit.
Camera IconPrime Minister Scott Morrison has returned to Australian shores following a landmark trip to the UK to represent Australia as a guest of the 2021 G7 summit. Credit: Instagram

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has returned to Australian shores following a landmark trip to the UK to represent Australia as a guest of the 2021 G7 summit.

He returned along with a delegation of about 40 people, including staff from his office, officials and journalists, who will all isolate in Canberra for 14 days.

Mr Morrison will be allowed to quarantine at The Lodge.

About 30 others will isolate in empty student accommodation at the Australian National University, while 10 others quarantine at home.

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The university is being used because the hotel previously used for returning travellers has returned to regular service.

The fortnight is considered an unofficial trial for the return of international students.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has returned to Australian shores following a landmark trip to the UK to represent Australia as a guest of the 2021 G7 summit.
Camera IconPrime Minister Scott Morrison has returned to Australian shores following a landmark trip to the UK to represent Australia as a guest of the 2021 G7 summit. Credit: Instagram

At the summit, Mr Morrison agreed to an in-principle free-trade agreement with British counter-part Boris Johnson which will last 15 years and is predicted to boost the Australian economy by up to $1.3 billion a year during his near week-long trip to the UK.

The agreement is a first for the UK since leaving the European Union and was touted as a “new dawn” in Australian-British relationship by Mr Johnson.

Mr Morrison also had his first face-to-face meeting with US President Joe Biden since his inauguration in January and was welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.

The PM’s trip was not without controversy however, with Australia’s climate credentials coming under fire as G7 leaders pledged to end government support for coal-fired power stations.

Mr Morrison was also criticised for being “tone deaf” for posing for a photo in front of an English pub while Australian-British families remain separated by travel restrictions.

With AAP.

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