Scott Morrison busted texting at Anzac Day ceremony in Darwin

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been caught texting during an Anzac Day service in Darwin in a moment that is dividing opinion online.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been caught out texting during an Anzac Day ceremony in Darwin in a moment that is both agonisingly relatable and dividing opinion online.

The footage first emerged on Channel 10’s news on Monday night but has quickly gone viral as voters reacted to the Prime Minister fondling his phone towards the end of the service.

Mr Morrison was captured still texting as Labor deputy leader Richard Marles stands to attention to applaud.

As Mr Marles and another NT Labor MP Luke Gosling stand to their feet, Mr Morrison quickly puts his phone away and looks around before joining in the applause.

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Scott Morrison on his phone during an Anzac Day service in Darwin.

According to those who attended the ceremony, Mr Morrison was texting right at the end, around the same time organisers told the crowd the formal part of the service was over.

It’s not the first time the Prime Minister has got into trouble with texts.

Last year, he was accused of leaking a private text message following French President Emmanuel Macron’s claim Mr Morrison lied about the future of France’s deal to build submarines for Australia.

The message: “Should I expect good or bad news for our joint submarine ambitions?” was reportedly sent by Mr Macron to say he was not available at the time Australia was seeking a call.

The Prime Minister dodged the question after he was asked directly whether he or his own office had leaked the private text messages.

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After being asked a second time, Mr Morrison did not deny they were leaked but said: “I am not going to indulge your editorial on it.

“What I will simply say is. We were contacted when we were trying to set up the call. (Macron) made it pretty clear he was concerned that this would be a phone call that could result in a decision by Australia not to proceed.”

Mr Macron later told reporters “I don’t think, I know,” that the Prime Minister was lying.

At a press conference today, Mr Morrison said he had been in touch with Mr Macron to personally offer his congratulations over his recent election victory – presumably via text.

Originally published as Scott Morrison busted texting at Anzac Day ceremony in Darwin