Sportsbet tips what Scott Morrison will do next, who will be the next deputy Opposition leader

From a stint on Celebrity MasterChef to a role that’s a savage dig at the ex-PM, here’s what Australians think Scott Morrison will do next.

Now that Scott Morrison has officially passed the Prime Ministership to Anthony Albanese, all eyes are on the politician’s next move.

And should he be stuck for ideas, wagering site Sportsbet, punters have some suggestions for Mr Morrison.

Currently under ‘Scott Morrison’s Next Job,’ the most popular options for the outgoing Liberal leader’s next job outside of politics (either after leaving Parliament altogether or while still an MP) include mortgage broker (15/1), pastor (19/1) and Celebrity MasterChef contestant (21/1).

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Some of the options for Scott Morrison's next move. Picture: Sportsbet

The wager does specify that all bets are void if none of the listed jobs are taken by Mr Morrison by May 1, 2023.

Some more unexpected picks include Principal Ukulelist in Sydney Symphony Orchestra (251/1), Hawaiian Airlines CEO (151/1) and Today Show Host (Karl Stefanovic Replacement) (67/1). At odds of 51/1, punters can tip Mr Morrison to become a McDonald’s franchisee. The bet is most likely a stab at the political rumour that he soiled himself at Engadine McDonald’s in Sydney’s south, after his beloved Cronulla Sharks lost the grand final in 1997.

Despite Mr Morrison denying the rumours, the legend of what may or may not have happened at an Engadine McDonald’s in 1997 lives on. Picture: AFP

Addressing the gaffe on Kyle and Jackie O in 2021, he said it was “biggest urban myth ever” and “complete and utter rubbish”.

“I found the whole thing incredibly amusing, I always joke about it … it is absolute and total rubbish,” he said.

Officially Mr Morrison will continue representing the south Sydney electorate of Cook, however he’s experienced a huge drop in support despite his re-election.

Officially, Mr Morrison will continue his career in politics, despite losing the Prime Ministership. Picture: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

According to The Australian, Mr Morrison won with 63.14 per cent of a two-candidate preferred vote and had 56.45 per cent of the first preference votes. This was a massive decline from the 2019 election where he got a two-candidate preferred vote of 69.02 per cent, and a massive primary vote of 63.70 per cent.

Sportsbet decides: Who will be the next Deputy Opposition leader?

With the Coalition out of power and Scott Morrison no longer the leader of the Federal Liberal Party, the fate of the party is hazy.

When it comes to the next potential Deputy Liberal Leader, several names have been put forward.

Surprisingly Senator Anne Ruston (Minister for Families and Social Services, Minister for Women’s Safety) is tipped to land the job at strong odds of 1.75/1. Also on the list is Bridget Archer (4/1) and Karen Andrews (7/1)

Sportsbet reports strong odds of Anne Ruston taking out the role of deputy leader of the Opposition. Picture: Amanda Parkinson

As for the leader of the Coalition, insiders have tipped the outgoing Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton as Mr Morrison’s likely successor. Typically, the treasurer would have also been a likely option, however Josh Frydenberg is no longer a viable pick after he was ousted from the seat of Kooyong by Climate 200 backed “teal” independent, Dr Monique Ryan.

In terms of which party might win the next Federal election, punters have also begun gambling on the 48th Parliament of Australia. Currently Labor are in with the odds of 1.45/1, with the Coalition trailing at 2.7/1.

While Australia operates under a two-party system between the ALP and the Coalition, Sportsbet has given the possibility of a third party winning the odds of 51/1.