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Malcolm Turnbull's comment prompts hilarious comebacks from parents!

Cash-strapped, but morbidly creative — one parent’s response to the plea.

Cash-strapped, but morbidly creative — one parent’s response to the plea. Source: News Corp Australia

Malcolm Turnbull's jokingy suggested on radio that (rich) parents should help out their children in buying their first homes. No doubt, it angered a lot of people but at the same time, it provided a lot of entertainmnet when kid's tried to ask for money from their parents via sms's. 

Here are some hilarious and witty Aussie parents comebacks to their kids request for money. Enjoy!

1. When hell freezes over....but I love you!

Don't get any ideas!
Don't get any ideas! Source: News Corp Australia

2. Clearly not a fan....

Clearly not a fan this one
Not impressed Source: News Corp Australia

3. Don't think she means it....

Don't think she means it
Don't think she means it! Source: News Corp Australia

4. This parent's response is rich in sarcasm..

Rich sarcasm
Rich sarcasm Source: News Corp Australia

5. Well....it is a house....

It's a house alright!
It's a house alright! Source: News Corp Australia

6. And you are...?

Succinct and effective
Succinct and effective Source: News Corp Australia

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