Homeowner interrupts Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's press conference telling reporters to get off his lawn

Ellena Cruse8 June 2020

This is the moment Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was interrupted during a press conference by an annoyed homeowner worried about his front lawn.

The premier had gathered reporters at a New South Wales housing development on Thursday to announce a new residential construction project.

But moments into the briefing a frustrated neighbour came out of his property and demanded everyone get off his new grass.

And the bearded resident, dressed in a hoody and dark jogging bottoms, was not satisfied when Mr Morrison asked reporters to "just move back for a minute".

The homeowner asks the PM to move his press conference from his lawn
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In footage of the press conference, the man is heard pleading: “Come on..hey guys I have just reseeded that."

After Mr Morrison chivvies the reporters further off the lawn the resident apologises to Mr Morrison, who replies: “It’s all good, thanks.”

It came as Mr Morrison unveiled a new $688 million Government scheme which would see singles and couples receive $25,000 to build or renovate their homes.

Mr Morrison held a briefing outside a man's home
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Following the press conference the Prime Minister could be heard joking with reporters, adding: "Make sure you get off that bloke's lawn.”

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