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Prime Minister Scott Morrison to move to Kirribilli House

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison is trading his beloved Sutherland Shire home for the north side, announcing he will move with his family to Kirribilli House.

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has announced he and his family will trade his beloved Sutherland Shire home at Port Hacking for the north side as they relocate to the stately surrounds of Kirribilli House.

Mr Morrison told his Cook constituents in a mailout on Tuesday afternoon their Port Hacking home would not work in his new role as Prime Minister.

“For security and convenience, the sensible thing for us to do as a family is to relocate to Kirribilli House, which is set up for the job,” Mr Morrison said.

“This will also be more convenient for our neighbours, who we will miss.”

Scott Morrison and his family arriving at Government House, Canberra. Picture: Kym Smith
Scott Morrison and his family arriving at Government House, Canberra. Picture: Kym Smith
PM Morrison with his family: wife Jenny, Lily and Abby.
PM Morrison with his family: wife Jenny, Lily and Abby.

The Prime Minister was quick to assure residents his family’s home would always be in the Shire.

“Our involvement in the local community will continue,” the Prime Minsister said.

“Our church, the girls‘ sport and school, swimming at Wanda, Shark Park, movies at Miranda, all of this will stay the same.”

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Mr Morrison said his Shire residence was a typical family home.

NSG - Kirribilli House, the official residence of the Prime Minister, was built in 1854 - Picture: SUPPLIED
NSG - Kirribilli House, the official residence of the Prime Minister, was built in 1854 - Picture: SUPPLIED
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his family will leave their home in Port Hacking to move to Kirribilli House.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his family will leave their home in Port Hacking to move to Kirribilli House.
Kirribilli House, the official residence of the Prime Minister, was built in 1854. Picture: Supplied
Kirribilli House, the official residence of the Prime Minister, was built in 1854. Picture: Supplied

“It has a mortgage, it needs a bit of work, and has no front fence,” he said.

“Neighbours and friends have always been able to just walk up and say hello as we’ve sat on the front veranda and that’s how we like it.

“Our home is where our best family memories are: barbecues, birthdays, curry nights with friends and family.”

Treasurer Scott Morrison and PM Malcolm Turnbull with Scott Morrisons family before he delivers the 2017 Budget in the House of Representatives Chamber, in Parliament House, Canberra. Picture: Kym Smith
Treasurer Scott Morrison and PM Malcolm Turnbull with Scott Morrisons family before he delivers the 2017 Budget in the House of Representatives Chamber, in Parliament House, Canberra. Picture: Kym Smith

The Prime Minister said it had always been an incredible honour to serve his Cook electorate and thanked constituents for their kind notes, texts, letter, emails, cards and hugs.

“I will take the lessons and values of our community into the job,” he said.

“I won’t let you down.”

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