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Jenny Morrison
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Morrison in 2019
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| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Australia | |
| In role 24 August 2018 – 23 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Lucy Turnbull |
| Succeeded by | Jodie Haydon |
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Jennifer Warren
8 January 1968 Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal |
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| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Nurse, homemaker |
Jennifer Morrison (born 8 January 1968), often known as Jenny Morrison, is an Australian former registered nurse. She is married to Scott Morrison, who served as the prime minister of Australia from 2018 to 2022.
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About Jenny Morrison
Her Early Life and Career
Jenny Morrison was born in Sydney, Australia, on 8 January 1968. She grew up in a suburb called Peakhurst. After finishing school, she was accepted into a university course to study costume and theatre design. However, she decided to change her path and instead chose to study nursing. She became a registered nurse. Later in her career, she also managed a childcare centre and worked in retail stores.
Her Family Life
Jenny Morrison met her future husband, Scott Morrison, when they were both 12 years old. They met during a church youth group outing. They started dating in high school, even though they went to different schools. In 1990, when they were 21, they got married.
Jenny Morrison has openly shared that they faced challenges when trying to have children. They received medical help to start their family. Eventually, they welcomed two daughters. Their first daughter was born when Jenny Morrison was 39 years old.
As a Prime Minister's Spouse
Jenny Morrison has said she was "shocked as anyone" when her husband became prime minister in August 2018. As the prime minister's spouse, she and her family chose to live at Kirribilli House in Sydney. This is one of the official residences for the Australian prime minister. Even while living there, she continued to drive her daughters to their school in the Sutherland Shire.
In an interview in May 2019, Jenny Morrison mentioned that she would likely be "less political" than some previous spouses of prime ministers. She said she would look to Zara Holt as a role model. Zara Holt was the wife of former Prime Minister Harold Holt. Jenny Morrison is also known for wearing clothes designed by Australian fashion designers during her public appearances. The famous Australian designer Carla Zampatti once described her as "a wonderful Australian fashion ambassador."
