Australians express concern for Prime Minister Scott Morrison after he sounds unwell

Australians have expressed concerns for Prime Minister Scott Morrison after he appeared to sound ‘breathless’ and ‘unwell’ during his latest press conference.

On Thursday, the federal government announced childcare will become free from next week for all working parents during the coronavirus pandemic.

But many viewers quickly pointed out how Mr Morrison appeared ‘fatigued’, ‘restless’ and ‘overworked’ on television and noted he was interrupting his sentences to take ‘gasps of air’.

Australians have expressed concerns for Prime Minister Scott Morrison after he appeared to sound ‘breathless’ and ‘unwell’ during his latest press conference (pictured left on February 2 and right on April 2)

‘Sounds like he ran to the press conference from the pub,’ one said. 

Others said he sounded ‘sick and breathless’ and expressed concerns over his apparent ‘lack of sleep’, ‘nose whistles’ and ‘lack of hair’. 

‘This man is not well. I don’t like his leadership abilities but I do hope he isn’t sick,’ one said.  

Another added: ‘What’s wrong with his breathing? He sounds asthmatic. Something is wrong with him, he needs sleep – it’s taking its toll.’ 

During Wednesday afternoon’s press conference, he announced that childcare will become free from next week.

The government will pay 13,000 childcare centres 50 per cent of their fee revenue. In return, the centres must stay open and not charge parents.

The scheme, which will last for at least three months, will cost $1.6 billion and will benefit around 1 million families.

Free childcare will be available to all parents regardless of their job but in the event that places fill up, Education Minister Dan Tehan said he wanted centres to prioritise access for essential workers such as doctors and nurses

Free childcare will be available to all parents regardless of their job but in the event that places fill up, Education Minister Dan Tehan said he wanted centres to prioritise access for essential workers such as doctors and nurses.

This morning it was revealed that Australia’s biggest states will remain on lockdown until June.

New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said the level three restrictions will last at least 90 days.

He did not say what would happen after that time as health officials wait to see if the draconian measures succeed in bringing down coronavirus infection rates.

At a press conference this morning, Mr Fuller revealed police powers to fine people who break social distancing rules will last for three months.

He said: ‘There was a good question yesterday about when is the turn-off period for these health orders. It is 90 days.’