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Opposition leader was touring Hobart's famous Salamanca Markets in Tasmania
He ran into local woman Sandi Fitzgerald who got in his face as he met voters
She soon relaised her mistake and assured him she would be voting for Labor
Mr Shorten also tried gin, oysters, and butter curry as he strolled the market

By Nic White For Daily Mail Australia and Aap

Published: 01:35 EDT, 27 April 2019 | Updated: 02:39 EDT, 27 April 2019

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Bill Shorten was enjoying a more relaxed day on the campaign trail as he strolled around picturesque markets and took in an art exhibition.

But the Opposition leader's smile faded as he was confronted by angry Hobart local Sandi Fitzgerald who called him a 'p***k'.

The white-haired woman was seen gesturing aggressively at Mr Shorten as he met with voters in the Tasmanian capital's famous Salamanca Markets on Saturday.

Opposition leader Bill Shorten was confronted by angry Hobart local Sandi Fitzgerald who called him a 'p***k' as he visited Salamanca Markets

However, the awkward moment turned to laughter as Ms Fitzgerald realised she'd mistaken him for his polar opposite.

'I apologise for that, but I thought he was Scott Morrison,' she told the media pack, insisting she was actually a fan and would definitely be voting for him.

Mr Shorten laughed off the encounter and continued sampling the market's wares including chowing down on homemade butter curry and sipping local gin.

He also tried some Bruny Island oysters, but declined an offer of an extra large mollusc from the stall keeper.

The Labor leader earlier pledged $120 million to fund Tasmanian tourism projects during a visit to the nearby Museum of Old and New Art.

Mr Shorten laughed off the encounter and continued sampling the market's wares including chowing down on homemade butter curry and sipping local gin

He also tried some Bruny Island oysters, but declined an offer of an extra large mollusc from the stall keeper

Along the way Mr Shorten placed some change into a busker's box as he played guitar

Mr Shorten's promised spend included offering professional gambler David Walsh $50 million to upgrade the museum.

Labor holds four of the five lower house seats in Tasmania, with independent MP Andrew Wilkie comfortably controlling the last, which takes in the MONA museum.

The opposition snatched three of its seats - Bass, Lyons and Braddon - from the Liberals in 2016 and is now fighting to retain them.

It holds the north-west seat of Braddon by a slim 1.7 per cent margin, and knows the unpredictable electorates of Bass and Lyons also turn on a dime.

The Labor leader earlier pledged $120 million to fund Tasmanian tourism projects during a visit to the nearby Museum of Old and New Art (pictured)

Federal election campaign day 17

Where the leaders are campaigning:

Prime Minister Scott Morrison: In Dubbo, NSW with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, who is starting his traditional Nationals election 'wombat trail' .

Labor leader Bill Shorten: In Tasmania.

What the Coalition wants to talk about:

A promise of an extra $54.7 million in drought assistance for farmers, which includes restocking and replanting concessional loans, a trial counselling service for rural businesses and changes to the farm household allowance.

What Labor wants to talk about:

A pledge of$120 million into key Tasmanian tourist attractions to manage growing visitor numbers and to unlock employment opportunities.

What's making news:

Former Liberal cabinet minister and South Australian senator Amanda Vanstone believes a royal commission should be held into Australia's water system with a focus on the Murray-Darling Basin and the eastern seaboard, according an Adelaide Advertiser election podcast.
Clive Palmer has accused senior LNP politicians of plotting to destroy his political career just a day after it was announced he had made a preference deal with the party.
Mr Shorten has written to the National Press Club seeking a third televised debate with Mr Morrison, involving Nine and ABC journalists. The two are due to debate on Monday in Perth and Friday in Brisbane.
A new analysis by the McKell Institute shows workers will be $2.9 billion worse off due to cuts to penalty rates under a Liberal government.

They said what?

'See, the PM doesn't have a wombat.' - Michael McCormack told RSL directors at their club in Dubbo at the start of his election 'wombat trail', the Nationals tradition going back to 1977.

Source: AAP