A 24-year-old woman has been charged with allegedly egging Prime Minister Scott Morrison as he campaigned at the Country Women's Association (CWA) in Albury near the NSW-Victorian border.
Footage of the incident shows a young woman wearing a beanie and holding a six-pack of eggs before allegedly attempting to crack an egg on Mr Morrison's head.
The egg was later found unbroken on the floor nearby.
The alleged attacker was quickly ushered away by the PM's security and in the process, a 70-year-old woman at the function, was knocked to the ground.
No injuries were reported.
NSW Police Force said the 24-year-old alleged egger was arrested and taken to Albury police station where she was later charged with common assault and possession of a prohibited drug.
The moment a protester allegedly attempted to crack an egg on Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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Police allege they found cannabis on the woman during a search at the police station.
She was bailed and will face Albury Local Court on 27 May.
The woman knocked to the ground during the alleged egging, Margaret Baxter, later told ABC News she had recently had surgery but was feeling "fine".
"My main concern was I recently had surgery on my stomach so my main concern was holding my stomach to make sure it didn't get hit or somebody land on it," she said.
Ms Baxter said she was thankful for the assistance of Mr Morrison, who promptly helped her up from the ground.
"My concern about today’s incident in Albury was for the older lady who was knocked off her feet. I helped her up and gave her a hug. Our farmers have to put up with these same idiots who are invading their farms and their homes," Mr Morrison Tweeted shortly after the attack.
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