Disgruntled voter confronts Malcolm Turnbull over his 'hidden agenda'

The moment the train doors opened at Hurstville station in Sydney’s south, Malcolm Turnbull had his work cut out for him.

An elderly man waiting on the platform didn’t hold back as he shook the Prime Minister’s hand and immediately launched into an attack on his policies.

"After the way John Howard lied to us why should we believe anything you have to say?" the critic said.

"Everything I've said is absolutely straight, it's a very clear economic plan, we've set everything out," the PM said. "But it's really good to see you."

Surrounded by cameras, there was nothing he could do but smile through gritted teeth.

"It's the hidden agenda that's the real problem," the disgruntled voter continued.

"It's all in the budget sir, we've been very upfront," Mr Turnbull said, turning to leave.

"I don't believe you sir," the man persisted. "I'm not saying you're lying, but you’re a professional politician and that's the way that you distort things. Have a lovely day."

Mr Turnbull – still smiling – left the station along with his wife Lucy before being surrounded by a crowd of onlookers desperate to grab a selfie with the Coalition leader.

The couple even brought traffic to a halt as excited locals stopped to see the PM in action.

Both Mr Turnbull and Bill Shorten remained focused on Saturday’s election, campaigning in separate areas of western Sydney.

News break – June 29