Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stated she has "no recollection" of an alleged personal textual content message trade about Prime Minister Scott Morrison, aired by a journalist throughout a query and reply session with Mr Morrison.
Journalist Peter Van Onselen informed Mr Morrison in the course of the Press Membership lunch he was in possession of personal textual content messages despatched between former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and an unnamed present Liberal cupboard minister. It's unclear if the unnamed minister works at state or federal degree.
"In a single (Ms Berejiklian) describes you as, 'a horrible, horrible individual'," Van Onselen alleged. He additionally alleged the cupboard minister described Mr Morrison as a "fraud" and "an entire psycho".
Mr Morrison seemed to be shocked by the query and responded: "I do not know who you are referring to. Or the idea of what you've got put to me. However I clearly do not agree with it. And I do not assume that that's my file."
Ms Berejiklian later issued a press release in response to the alleged textual content messages.
"I perceive there was some commentary right now regarding myself and the PM," she stated.
"I've no recollection of such messages.
"Let me reiterate my very sturdy help for Prime Minister Morrison and all he's doing for our nation throughout these very difficult occasions.
"I additionally strongly consider he's the most effective individual to steer our nation for years to return."
Mr Morrison has publicly been a vocal supporter of the previous NSW premier, touting her as a possible candidate within the federal citizens of Warringah.
Ms Berejiklian resigned final 12 months after it was revealed she was to be the topic of an inquiry by the state corruption watchdog round if she engaged in conduct that concerned a breach of public belief. Ms Berejiklian has denied any wrongdoing.
'Do not write Morrison off after final miracle'
9 Information Political Editor Chris Uhlmann stated the Press Membership grilling might have been a troublesome level for Mr Morrison in an election 12 months, however it wasn't essentially a killer blow to his re-election possibilities.
"This was robust a troublesome day on the workplace for the Prime Minister," Uhlmann stated.
"He is aware of he has to confront the frustration and anger that's rife locally after two years of the pandemic however he additionally desires to salvage some credit score.
"Meaning strolling a high-quality line and what he stated right now won't ever fulfill a few of his critics.
"If this election is a referendum of the federal government's dealing with of the pandemic, then he loses.
"His hope is to get Australians to give attention to the selection concerning the future and who's finest positioned to steer the financial restoration.
"Now you may't write Scott Morrison off after the Coalition's final miracle win, however make no mistake, he is obtained a number of floor to make up and time is quickly operating out."