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From Terrigal to Tasmania: On tour with the PM

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Sydney Morning Herald and The Age photographer James Brickwood travelled with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison as he visited multiple states during a busy schedule in December 2021.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club in December where he announced that a licence to drill for oil and gas off the coast between Sydney and Newcastle would not be renewed.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club in December where he announced that a licence to drill for oil and gas off the coast between Sydney and Newcastle would not be renewed. Credit:James Brickwood

Formidable campaigner: Morrison meets the locals after a visit to the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club.

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Formidable campaigner: Morrison meets the locals after a visit to the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club.Credit:James Brickwood

Welding for the cameras at a visit to Opie Manufacturing in Emu Plains. He burnt his finger during the “photo opportunity”.

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Welding for the cameras at a visit to Opie Manufacturing in Emu Plains. He burnt his finger during the “photo opportunity”.Credit:James Brickwood

Try anthing: Morrison dons his gloves and hard hat to weld at Opie Manufacturing.

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Try anthing: Morrison dons his gloves and hard hat to weld at Opie Manufacturing.Credit:James Brickwood

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This is how it's done: Morrison makes welding sparks fly.

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This is how it's done: Morrison makes welding sparks fly.Credit:James Brickwood

The Prime Minister and his Industry Minister Angus Taylor visit Incitec Pivot's Gibson Island plant in Brisbane. The company has committed to undertake a manufacturing assessment to produce technical grade urea and expand AdBlue production.

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The Prime Minister and his Industry Minister Angus Taylor visit Incitec Pivot's Gibson Island plant in Brisbane. The company has committed to undertake a manufacturing assessment to produce technical grade urea and expand AdBlue production.Credit:James Brickwood

Out and about: Morrison at a Cancer Council breakfast at Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club.

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Out and about: Morrison at a Cancer Council breakfast at Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club. Credit:James Brickwood

Morrison talks to his audience in Terrigal during a tour of the central coast.

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Morrison talks to his audience in Terrigal during a tour of the central coast.Credit:James Brickwood

Open to ideas: Morrison talks with residents of Bribie Island at a community breakfast.

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Open to ideas: Morrison talks with residents of Bribie Island at a community breakfast. Credit:James Brickwood

Younger view: Morrison talks to kids on Bribie Island. He says he is "just going to keep being real and authentic like I always have and engage directly with the Australian people".

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Younger view: Morrison talks to kids on Bribie Island. He says he is "just going to keep being real and authentic like I always have and engage directly with the Australian people".Credit:James Brickwood

Time to revise: the Prime Minister on board a RAAF Boeing 737 BBJ flying from Sydney to Brisbane for several community events and policy announcements on December 20.

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Time to revise: the Prime Minister on board a RAAF Boeing 737 BBJ flying from Sydney to Brisbane for several community events and policy announcements on December 20. Credit:James Brickwood

Bowled over: The Prime Minister during a cricket match on Bribie Island.

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Bowled over: The Prime Minister during a cricket match on Bribie Island. Credit:James Brickwood

“Shakin’ and Bakin’": Morrison is visibly energised by working a room, a factory floor, a sausage sizzle, or a warehouse, stopping for selfies, and handshakes, climbing into the cabs of trucks, as he is here in Brisbane, or whatever vehicle prop the occasion demands.

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“Shakin’ and Bakin’": Morrison is visibly energised by working a room, a factory floor, a sausage sizzle, or a warehouse, stopping for selfies, and handshakes, climbing into the cabs of trucks, as he is here in Brisbane, or whatever vehicle prop the occasion demands.Credit:James Brickwood

Another vehicle prop: Morrison takes a rescue buggy ride at the Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club.

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Another vehicle prop: Morrison takes a rescue buggy ride at the Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club. Credit:James Brickwood

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The Prime Minister, en route to Brisbane from Sydney, views himself as a problem-solver and pragmatist - "a bit of a bulldozer", he says.

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The Prime Minister, en route to Brisbane from Sydney, views himself as a problem-solver and pragmatist - "a bit of a bulldozer", he says. Credit:James Brickwood

Local input: Meeting a constituent at Bribie Island at a breakfast in December.

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Local input: Meeting a constituent at Bribie Island at a breakfast in December. Credit:James Brickwood

Meet and greet: Morrison talks to Nippers at the Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club.

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Meet and greet: Morrison talks to Nippers at the Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club.Credit:James Brickwood

Morrison, at Daily Dough Co in Terrigal, says JobKeeper was more than just income support, "it was a clear statement from the government that you are going to be OK".

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Morrison, at Daily Dough Co in Terrigal, says JobKeeper was more than just income support, "it was a clear statement from the government that you are going to be OK". Credit:James Brickwood

Morrison says he feels very at home in the Sutherland Shire: "That's where I am happiest, I am very happy in the suburbs''.

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Morrison says he feels very at home in the Sutherland Shire: "That's where I am happiest, I am very happy in the suburbs''.Credit:James Brickwood

Driver's seat: Morrison jumps into a truck cabin at John West Logistics in Brisbane where he announced a program for truck driving apprenticeships.

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Driver's seat: Morrison jumps into a truck cabin at John West Logistics in Brisbane where he announced a program for truck driving apprenticeships. Credit:James Brickwood