Former Liberal and Nationals leaders Scott Morrison and Barnaby Joyce have officially been sworn in to the 47th parliament after the pair missed the first sitting week.
The former leaders of the Liberal and Nationals, who will sit on the backbench, read out the oath in the House of Representatives on Monday morning.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison was sworn in with Maria Vamvakinou and Barnaby Joyce in Parliament House on Monday. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage Mr Morrison missed the first week of parliament to deliver a speech to the Global Opinion Leaders Summit in Tokyo. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refused to weigh in on Mr Morrison skipping the first week of parliament when asked last week.Mr Morrison and Mr Joyce held bibles as they were sworn in to the 47th parliament. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage
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