The Acting Prime Minister defends the Prime Minister after he takes his family overseas for a holiday as fires continue to burn across Australia.
The Acting Prime Minister has insisted it is appropriate for Scott Morrison to be having a Christmas break outside of Australia.The Acting Prime Minister has hit back at"naysayers" criticising Scott MorrisonMichael McCormack has confirmed the Prime Minister is overseas with his family at an undisclosed location.
Some Labor MPs have posted online barbs to criticise Mr Morrison for taking a break as bushfires continue to burn in his home state. But those comments have not been reciprocated by the Opposition Leader, who has backed Mr Morrison having a vacation."Everybody deserves a holiday," the Acting Prime Minister told reporters.Mr McCormack said it was a pre-planned trip. It comes earlier than usual, with Mr Morrison slated to travel to India and Japan in January, when prime ministers have traditionally taken a break.
Speculation on Twitter is that Mr Morrison and his family are in Hawaii, but the Prime Minister's office refused to confirm the location, citing security concerns.
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