ScoMo and Jenny go to Insta to spruik super plan

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has once again rolled out his popular wife, Jenny Morrison, in an Instagram video promoting his early super access for first homebuyer’s scheme.

The video, which was uploaded late on Tuesday afternoon, comes just days before the federal election is to be held.

“Hi, we’re up here in Darwin, and we’ve just got some exciting news on how you can get into your first home, so important for Australians,” said Jenny Morrison, starting the video off.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison then said “owning your own home is one of the most important things you can do in life”, outlining that his party is “helping Australians get into their first home” via dipping into their super.

“It’s your money, you should be in control of it, and it should be helping you get a great start in life by enabling you to help you buy a home,” he said.

“And when you sell it, then you can put the money back into superannuation so it’s there for you when you’re in retirement.”

The proposed policy faced harsh criticism from Labor and political commentators, with former Prime Minister Paul Keating saying “the Liberals hate the superannuation system – they object to working Australians having wealth in retirement independent of the government.”

“The Libs believe ordinary bods should be happy with the age pension. Let them know their place,” said Mr Keating.

“If the public needs yet another idea to put this intellectually corrupt government to death, this is an important offence – and with the government, it’s unprincipled Prime Minister.”

Mr Morrison did not, however, appear to shy away from continuing to promote the scheme to young voters.

“We know how hard it is for people to buy their first home. It was hard thirty years ago, it’s still hard and it’s getting harder,” Mr Morrison said in the Instagram video.

“And so it’s important that people get that break, that they get that opportunity, that they get that leg up, and you know using your own money is a great way to start.

“We know that no one else will let you do that, so only by voting Liberal and National this weekend on Saturday can you get access to your own superannuation to buy your first home.”