Labor has condemned the actions of a member who confronted the prime minister at a private event in Sydney.
Adisen Wright describes himself on social media as a “progressive activist” and is listed online as a Young Labor member.
He self-identified as the man filming himself as he approached Mr Morrison at western Sydney’s Nepean Rowing Club on Tuesday evening.
“Scomo, across the river here, across the Nepean River, people lost their houses and they were burned. You’re a disgrace – you are a disgrace,” Mr Wright yelled, before leaving the premises.
A Labor spokesman told AAP on Wednesday the behaviour was “not on”.
“There’s plenty of opportunity for respectful democratic participation without heckling and abuse,” the spokesman said.
It is understood the NSW branch is looking at the man’s involvement in the party.
The video had more than 115,000 views on social media as of Wednesday morning.
NSW police confirmed they were called to a licensed premises at Penrith about 7.30pm when they issued a 20-year-old man with a direction to move on.
“He left the venue without incident,” a spokeswoman told AAP.
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