Treasurer heckled by climate activists at pre-budget event

WATCH: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers was heckled by two climate activists during a pre-budget speech in Queensland.

Mr Chalmers was addressing the Queensland Media Club, on Tuesday, when two protestors from 'Rising Tide' separately walked on-stage demanding answers surrounding coal and gas projects approved by the Federal Labor Government.

“Mr Chalmers, Australia cannot afford any more climate disasters. When will the Labor Party stop funding more coal and gas projects?” one of the protestors - identified as 63-year-old Paul Gabbert - asked the politician.

Mr Chalmers quickly dismissed the activist replying “OK, off you go".

Last December, the Albanese government approved the expansion of four coal mines across NSW and QLD.