PM Scott Morrison vows to end nation’s ‘curse’

Scott Morrison outlined the ambitious plan as he addressed his new cabinet for the first time.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Deputy PM Michael McCormack after the new cabinet were sworn in. Picture: Kym Smith

Scott Morrison says his government will be the “curse breakers” of youth suicide as he addressed his new cabinet for the first time.

The Prime Minister said his government would work to take on the scourge of youth suicide, which he labelled a “curse on our country”.

“But we are going to be curse-breakers around this table when it comes to attacking that issue,” Mr Morrison said.

“We have lost too many young people too often too many times. And that is something I know we can bring the country together to focus on as we move forward.”

Mr Morrison said the election victory was about ensuring Australians could achieve their aspirations.

“This is our task, team. I’m privileged to serve among you. We’re all privileged to serve the Australian people,” Mr Morrison said.

“They will be the centre of our gaze every single day. We look forward to bringing the parliament back in July and pushing ahead with this agenda and it’s the agenda for the aspirations of all Australians.

“So, our job is to implement exactly what we said we would do and that is to create 1.25 million new jobs over the next five years.”