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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull arrives at the CEDA luncheon — his first major economic address since the federal election — at Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt. Picture: AAP
THE Prime Minister’s economic address in Melbourne has been crashed by protesters.
A protester holding a sign reading “FFS close the bloody camps†even made it onto the stage at the Grand Hyatt.
Agnes Prest, from the Whistleblowers Activists and Citizens Alliance (WACA), interrupts Malcolm Turnbull’s first major economic address since the federal election. Picture: AAPSource:AAP
The Centre for Economic Development address was being broadcast on several channels but the audio was cut shortly after the protesters stormed the room.
Protester Gaye Demanuele is removed by security after crashing the PM’s speech. Picture: AAPSource:AAP
Six protesters interrupted the prime minister during the incident, with at least one wearing a media pass. Security at the hotel event was low key.
Mr Turnbull was forced to temporarily abandon his speech as the protesters were dragged away by security staff.
One woman yelled out “you’re hurting me†as security staff bundled her out of the Grand Hyatt’s ballroom.
Mr Turnbull paused for a minute or two then resumed his speech while the last protester was removed.