Newsroom edition: Scott Morrisons memoir and the role for faith in politics

Published: May 2, 2024, 3 p.m.

In Australia \u2013 a multifaith and sometimes agnostic country \u2013 what role does faith play in the decision-making of those who run the country? With the upcoming release of his book, Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister\u2019s Testimony of God\u2019s Faithfulness, Scott Morrison has placed his faith front and centre. But is this something new? Or has religion always been a part of Australia\u2019s political democracy? Bridie Jabour speaks with editor in chief Lenore Taylor and deputy editor Patrick Keneally on the nuanced relationship between faith and politics You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport