Union protesters have followed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull around Brisbane, calling him a "slime bag" and a "dud".
A handful of protesters from the Electrical Trades Union gathered on Wednesday morning outside the Brisbane hotel where Mr Turnbull was staying, carrying union flags and signs saying "Stop Medicare and hospital cuts".
Several then piled into a maroon ute and followed the media bus from the hotel to River City Labs, a hub that helps entrepreneurs where Mr Turnbull was due to announce a $15 million boost for start-up businesses.
Four men in ETU clothing waited outside the building for Mr Turnbull's arrival and began protesting against the government's $4 per hour internships as he emerged from his car.
"What about your money in Panama Malcolm, you slime bag," one yelled.
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"Have a real go for Australia you dud.
"You haven't done a thing for Australian jobs, you haven't done a thing for Australian apprenticeships, it's money overseas."
The group began their protest again - joined by several climate activists - as Mr Turnbull left the building an hour later.
