Egg‑Throwing Chaos at the Aussie PM’s Campaign Rally
Picture this: The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, is busy campaigning when an unexpected egg decides it’s time to make a grand entrance. On May 7, a protester—clad in a beanie and everyday attire—throws a hard‑boiled shell straight at the PM’s head.
What Happened?
- The egg grazes Morrison’s skull, sending a splash of yolk and drama across the scene.
- Security troops act in a flash: they swoop in, grab the egg‑thrower, and whisk her away.
- Morrison, ever the calm leader, gives his head a quick rub, then rushes over to help an elderly woman who was knocked to the floor during the melee.
PM’s Takeaway
Morrison posted a statement on Twitter, using his signature swagger: “We’ll stand up to thuggery, whether it’s these cowardly activists minding no one’s business, or militant unionists threatening small businesses and workers.”
Where This Took Place
The chaos unfolded in Albury, New South Wales—a region where a no‑party independent candidate is currently leading the pack as rural voters start to walk away from the ruling party.
Why the Egg?
The protester later told reporters that her egg‑throw was a statement. She hinted at the controversial Manus Island situation in Papua New Guinea, where Australia keeps a detention center for refugees.
Related Drama
Just last month, a teen accidentally smashed an egg on a right‑wing lawmaker who had previously blamed New Zealand’s mosque shootings on its immigration policy—another fruity moment in Australian politics.
