Far-right activist Hugo Lennon heckled Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly after Modi arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday night for the third India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit, prompting widespread condemnation. The incident marred the start of a high-profile diplomatic visit that is due to include bilateral talks between Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Footage shared on social media shows Lennon, 22, shouting abuse and anti-immigration slogans at Modi from a floor above the hotel lobby as the leader walked along a red carpet. Police standing nearby quickly intervened and escorted him from the venue, later confirming he was moved on without incident. Lennon, who goes by "Auspill" online and was a key figure behind last year's anti-immigration "March for Australia" protests, has been criticised even by right-wing commentators, one of whom called him an attention-seeker who embarrasses himself.