Scott Morrison is drawing his 16 year political career to a close.

The former Australian Prime Minister will leave federal parliament at the end of next month for a new career opportunity in the US.

It will trigger a by-election in the typically liberal Sydney seat of Cook.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says between Covid and AUKUS, Morrison's left a mixed legacy.

"He's joining a number of strategic advisory firms around the world, and he will be very busy and gainfully employed- and also have more time for his family." 

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