Monday 23 May 2022 12:07 AM Scott Morrison 'gets loose' at Kiribilli House for one final party - trends now

Scott Morrison has let loose at Kirribilli House for one final party, with the outgoing prime minister spotted entertaining guests by cracking a large whip on the lawn as his wife Jenny sauntered around with a tray of margaritas. 

The resigning Liberal leader hosted a social bash at the Prime Minister's official residence overlooking Sydney Harbour on Sunday afternoon after the Coalition was swept from their reign after nine years in power. 

Mr Morrison was dressed in a smart casual navy pullover and holding a cold one as he chatted with friends, family and staffers on the lawn.

At one point in the festivities, he cracked a whip to amuse guests as his wife of over 30 years delivered a tray of cocktails to the surprisingly jovial crowd. 

Mrs Morrison decided to give it a go too, grabbing the leather strap and swiveling it above her head then lashing the ground before the couple's eldest daughter Abbey also had a crack.

At another point in the event, Mr Morrison could be seen sharing an intimate moment with his wife, pulling her in for a hug as she drank a margarita.

The traditional cocktail doing the rounds at the soiree appeared to be a signature choice for the Morrisons, notably appearing during the family's pre-election interview with 60 Minutes.

In the segment, the Morrisons drank margaritas and ate curry with journalist Karl Stefanovic, with Mr Morrison later performing a ukelele rendition of the Dragon’s hit song April Sun in Cuba at the dining table.

Sunday's gathering was reportedly a chance for the Morrisons to say thank you to their staff and families.

Those standing outside the gates of Kirribilli House reported hearing large cheers as the prime minister enjoyed a final send-off attended by dozens of his friends, family and staffers. 

Newshub reporter Emma Cropper tweeted guests were singing the Liberals' 'Dear Labor, There's a Hole in your Budget' ad, which aired widely on TV during the campaign and was criticised as 'annoying' by voters. 

The ex-PM will have to move out of Kirribilli to make way for PM-elect Anthony Albanese who is expected to live there with long-term girlfriend Jodie Haydon, his son Nathan from a previous marriage and 'First Dog' Toto. 

The Labor leader is expected to be sworn in by the Governor-General on Monday and appears on track to secure a majority of seats in the House of Representatives.  

Earlier on Sunday, Mr Morrison gave his final speech as PM during a service at the Horizon Church in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, where he broke down while speaking about being 'called' to 'trust and obey'.

'Whether you're a prime minister, a pastor, running a business, teaching in schools, working in the police force, it doesn't matter,' he told the congregation.

'We're each called to trust and obey. And that's the life of faith He calls us to. That's how we live our faith each and every day, regardless of what your job is, and to express it in how you do that.'

'You've given us a great foundation from which we could walk what has been a very difficult walk, I've got to tell you, over the last four years.

'I'm very pleased that the last thing I say as PM is here. So I'm not going to rely on my own words.'

He then picked up his phone and read a bible verse with the clearly emotional outgoing PM's voice cracking as he wiped at his eyes.