‘Leave me alone’: Climate 200 millionaire in booth confrontation

Millionaire Climate 200 convener Simon Holmes a Court has been filmed by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in a fiery encounter with a Liberal MP at a polling booth. WATCH THE VIDEO

Millionaire investor Simon Holmes a Court has been filmed repeatedly ignoring requests to leave Liberal Senator Jane Hume alone at a Melbourne pre-poll.

In a video posted on social media by the Liberal Party, Mr Holmes a Court is seen trying to talk to Ms Hume, who the Climate 200 convener is suing for defamation.

Ms Hume repeatedly told Mr Holmes a Court to leave her alone, which he ignored.

“Just leave me alone Simon please leave me alone. You are suing me for defamation Simon, I don’t want to talk to you,” she said.

Simon Holmes a Court filmed talking to Liberal Senator Jane Hume.

Ms Hume said it “may have legal implications” if she spoke to him.

“Leave me alone Simon, you are the son of Australia’s first billionaire. You are suing me for defamation. Please leave me alone.”

Mr Holmes a Court then turns to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who appears to be behind the camera filming the incident.

“Hey Josh, how are you doing?” Mr Holmes a Court asked.

Simon Holmes a Court was filmed by Josh Frydenberg.

“I agree with everything she (Ms Hume) said,” Mr Frydenberg replied.

Mr Holmes a Court then asked if Mr Frydenberg agreed with “her lies” and if he would like to “repeat” Ms Hume’s “lies”.

Jane Hume told him she couldn’t talk to him.

He then returns to try and talk to Ms Hume after she has repeatedly asked him to leave.

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Originally published as ‘Leave me alone’: Climate 200 millionaire in booth confrontation