Lecture: The Future of Border Protection - Scott Morrison MP

On Friday 9 May, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, will address the Lowy Institute as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series. The Minister will discuss Australia’s future border protection arrangements and provide an update on current policies and programs designed to protect Australia’s borders.

The Hon Scott Morrison MP was sworn in as the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection on 18 September 2013.

Mr Morrison was first elected to the House of Representatives as the Federal Member for Cook in November 2007. Prior to his appointment as minister, he served in various portfolios in opposition including Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Productivity and Population, Infrastructure, Housing and Local Government.

Prior to entering politics, Mr Morrison worked as a CEO and senior executive in various industry bodies and government agencies, including Managing Director of Tourism Australia, State Director of the Liberal Party and National Policy and Research Manager for the Property Council of Australia.

Minister Morrison holds an Honours degree in Applied Economic Geography from the University of NSW.