# Scott Morrison on The No Agenda Show

Scott Morrison comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2012 to April 2022.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** November 2012 – April 2022
- **Related topics:** [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), [Rain Sticks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rain-sticks.md), [Arson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arson.md), [Aukus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aukus.md), [Borders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/borders.md), [Brisbane](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brisbane.md), [Bushfires](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bushfires.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### China-Solomon Islands Security Pact

- **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-28
- **Time:** 2:34:59–2:38:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/china-solomon-islands-security-pact.md

A new security pact between China and the Solomon Islands has sparked alarm in Australia, with fears that Beijing could establish a military base just 2,000 km from the Australian coast. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the prospect a "red line," while the opposition criticizes his handling of regional diplomacy. The deal follows the Solomon Islands' decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China.

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### Australian Vaccination Rhetoric, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Sheep Analogy

- **Episode:** [1407: Gob of Goo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1407-gob-of-goo.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-12
- **Time:** 23:01–24:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1407-gob-of-goo/chapter/australian-vaccination-rhetoric-prime-minister-scott-morrison-sheep-analogy.md

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison compared the process of reaching national vaccination targets to "getting sheep through the gate into the run." This rhetoric has sparked criticism regarding the treatment of citizens by government leadership. Reports from a meetup in Brisbane suggest that residents are increasingly fearful of government surveillance and professional repercussions for expressing dissent.

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### Pauline Hanson, Australian Vaccine Mandate Resistance

- **Episode:** [1401: Boost or Baste](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-21
- **Time:** 17:48–23:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/pauline-hanson-australian-vaccine-mandate-resistance.md

Australian Senator Pauline Hanson has threatened to withhold support for all government legislation unless Prime Minister Scott Morrison backs a bill to ban vaccine mandates and discrimination against the unvaccinated. In response, Morrison signaled a potential shift, stating it is time for the government to step back and restore freedoms to Australians.

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### Victoria Australia Reopening, Dan Andrews Political Strategy

- **Episode:** [1400: The Learning Curve](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1400-the-learning-curve.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-18
- **Time:** 37:22–39:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1400-the-learning-curve/chapter/victoria-australia-reopening-dan-andrews-political-strategy.md

Premier Dan Andrews lifts most COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, Australia, for vaccinated residents while seeking expanded emergency powers through 2023. Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls for governments to step back and allow citizens to reclaim their lives. The sudden shift in policy is viewed as a political maneuver to appease the public during legislative battles.

Keywords: [victoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [dan andrews](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-andrews.md), [scott morrison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-morrison.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md)

### Australia Border Reopening and Propaganda Systems

- **Episode:** [1387: Clippers 'n Whittlers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-03
- **Time:** 47:55–51:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers/chapter/australia-border-reopening-and-propaganda-systems.md

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that Australia will begin reopening its international borders in November for fully vaccinated citizens, ending some of the world's strictest travel restrictions. The psychological impact of the "closed system" in Australia is compared to Jacques Ellul’s theories in the book *Propaganda*, which argues that propaganda is most effective when the population has no escape or outside input.

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### AUKUS Submarine Deal, Biden's "Fellow Down Under" Gaffe

- **Episode:** [1382: super-mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-17
- **Time:** 3:06:48–3:09:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation/chapter/aukus-submarine-deal-biden-s-fellow-down-under-gaffe.md

During the announcement of the AUKUS security pact, President Biden appeared to forget the name of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, referring to him as "that fellow Down Under." The deal involves the US and UK providing nuclear-powered submarine technology to Australia to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific. Critics pointed to the gaffe as a sign of poor staffing and preparation within the executive branch.

Keywords: [aukus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aukus.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [scott morrison](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-morrison.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [submarines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/submarines.md)

### Australia, Sydney Lockdown, New World Order Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1363: Attribution Science](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1363-attribution-science.md)
- **Published:** 2021-07-12
- **Time:** 47:06–50:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1363-attribution-science/chapter/australia-sydney-lockdown-new-world-order-rhetoric.md

Sydney, Australia, entered a strict lockdown with severe limits on outdoor gatherings and travel radius to combat a small number of COVID-19 cases. A news report went viral for referring to the lockdown as the "first full day of the New World Order." Prime Minister Scott Morrison faces criticism for the country's slow vaccination rollout as citizens endure some of the world's most stringent pandemic restrictions.

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### Scott Morrison, Australian State Border Restrictions

- **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md)
- **Published:** 2021-05-20
- **Time:** 1:05:42–1:06:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/scott-morrison-australian-state-border-restrictions.md

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison discussed the potential use of vaccine passports to allow citizens to move between states. He noted that state premiers currently have the legal power to prevent travel based on public health orders, suggesting that vaccination may become the primary instrument for restoring domestic freedom of movement.

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### Papua New Guinea, Huawei Debt Trap, Spyware Allegations

- **Episode:** [1275: Hypocrite Oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath.md)
- **Published:** 2020-09-06
- **Time:** 1:55:28–1:58:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1275-hypocrite-oath/chapter/papua-new-guinea-huawei-debt-trap-spyware-allegations.md

Papua New Guinea has refused to repay a $53 million loan to China for a Huawei-built data center, alleging the facility was designed for espionage. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison supported a study revealing the data center's vulnerabilities and its potential use by the People's Liberation Army. This incident is seen as a significant setback for China's "debt trap diplomacy" in the Pacific region.

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### Australia Rainfall, Climate Change Mismanagement, Rain Stick Efficacy

- **Episode:** [1209: Rewilding](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-23
- **Time:** 10:22–17:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1209-rewilding/chapter/australia-rainfall-climate-change-mismanagement-rain-stick-efficacy.md

Heavy rainfall in drought-stricken parts of Australia and Queensland has provided relief to fire zones but caused flash flooding in urban areas. Critics argue that the bushfire crisis was exacerbated by "Greenie" policies that restricted back burning and fuel management rather than being solely caused by climate change. Listeners report a correlation between the podcast's use of ceremonial rain sticks and subsequent precipitation in various regions, including Indiana.

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### Australian Bushfires, Arson Investigations, Rain Stick Rituals

- **Episode:** [1205: Death Bus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-09
- **Time:** 8:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1205-death-bus/chapter/australian-bushfires-arson-investigations-rain-stick-rituals.md

The 2020 Australian bushfires prompted a "rain stick" ritual by the hosts, followed by reports of actual rainfall in Eden, New South Wales. Australian police established Strike Force Indara to investigate potential arson, with detectives monitoring known "firebugs" during extreme weather conditions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison is accused of using the phrase "boots on the ground," a term frequently used on the podcast, without attribution.

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### No Agenda Executive Producers, Donor Recognition

- **Episode:** [459: Exactly Similar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-08
- **Time:** 46:17–50:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar/chapter/no-agenda-executive-producers-donor-recognition.md

The hosts acknowledge high-tier donors and executive producers, including Sir Robert Rock and Big Jim from Hangar 18. Listeners from Alaska, California, and Australia contributed significant amounts to support the "value for value" model following a period of low donations.

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