"If the subject matter of the 'fake Pope cartoon' (striping [sic] of entitlements from veterans and defence families by Mr Abbott) weren't so serious I'd be laughing my head off," she wrote.

"However, given that you've now accused me of altering the original Pope cartoon for my own evil political purposes, I'm now seeking advise [sic] from my solicitor.

"After carefully examining the cartoon and reading its 'fake' comments, I have to admit that we're dealing with an exceptional offender – a cartoon forger, who not only is a criminal master mind, but has uncanny powers of observations.

"When you refer this matter to fraud squad, which I'm sure you're about to do – as soon as your [sic] finish writing your cheap beat up – I mean serious political expose - please ask that they contact me ASAP. I'm happy to co-operate fully.

"The perpetrator of the heinous/hilarious crime should have the book thrown at him or her and be forced to sit on a whoopee cushion and watch a continuous slide show of pictures of Mr Abbott posing with our veterans and ADF members – while listening to his Treasurer, Mr Hockey explain why we can't afford to make a fair pay offer to our Diggers."