Prime Ministers Avenue at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Former prime minister Scott Morrison has been commemorated with the unveiling of a bronze bust at Ballarat Botanical Gardens, securing his place in the city's renowned Prime Ministers Avenue. The installation makes Morrison the 30th Australian prime minister to be honoured in the historic outdoor collection, which features bronze portraits of the nation's leaders and has become one of Ballarat's most significant cultural attractions. Prime Ministers Avenue is a long-standing feature of the gardens and draws visitors from across Australia to explore the country's political history in a unique public setting. The unveiling continues Ballarat's tradition of preserving and celebrating Australia's democratic heritage through one of the nation's most distinctive historical landmarks.
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Scott Morrison joins Prime Ministers Avenue at Ballarat Botanical Gardens
By 19News Editorial Team · Published 16 May 2026
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Prime Ministers Avenue at Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Former prime minister Scott Morrison has been commemorated with the unveiling of a bronze bust at Ballarat Botanical Gardens, securing his place in the city's reno...
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