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Prime Minister Scott Morrison begins four-day tour of regional Queensland

As he jets in to Queensland for a four-day tour, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has had farewell talks with Vice President Mike Pence despite Donald Trump refusing to accept defeat.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has had farewell talks with two of the most senior Trump Administrators officials, including Vice President Mike Pence, just days before Joe Biden becomes the next US President.

Mr Morrison took the call from the outgoing vice-president as he touched down in his government jet in Longreach on Tuesday morning beginning a four-day regional Queensland tour.

He spoke to Mr Pence to wish him well and thank him for the close connection and relationship between the US and Australia during the past four years.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wears a face mask as he disembarks a plane after landing at Longreach Airport in Longreach. Picture: AAP Image/Lukas Coch/POOL via NCA NewsWire
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wears a face mask as he disembarks a plane after landing at Longreach Airport in Longreach. Picture: AAP Image/Lukas Coch/POOL via NCA NewsWire

The strong relationship is expected to continue under the Biden Administrators, which will have Obama-era officials whom Australia already holds relationships.

It followed a call with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo overnight where they discussed the strength of the alliance.

Mr Morrison was close with Mr Pence and Mr Pompeo during the Trump administration.

It is understood Mr Morrison has not spoken to Mr Trump since before the election.

Mr Trump has been broadly condemned on his way out of office for refusing to concede defeat, pushing conspiracies about the vote and inciting a crowd which then rioted in the Capitol.

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