PRIME Minister Tony Abbott’s electorate office in Manly became the scene of a rescue effort after student protesters were trapped in a lift this afternoon.

Amid the thrills and spills in Canberra on Monday, where Mr Abbott eventually came out victorious, ten protesters from the NSW Education Action Network entered the lift in Sydney Rd to access the office but became worried when it stopped.

The group, who were protesting the government’s move to deregulate higher education fees, activated the alarm after it became hot inside the lift.

“We’ve been here over 30 minutes now, it’s pretty uncomfortable,” protester Amy Thomas said from inside the elevator.

“It’s extremely hot. We’re all sweaty. It’s got to be over 40 or 50 degrees. It’s a very small lift.”

PROTESTERS TAKE TO PRIME MINISTER’S ROOF

More protesters outside the office also called for help before firefighters reset the lift and used keys to open its doors.

The group of about 20 people continued its protest outside the office with a banner and megaphone.

media_camera The rooftop protesters were eventually detained by police. Picture: News Corp

The latest action at Mr Abbott’s electoral office comes after protesters climbed to the roof and refused to leave last week.

The protesters were raising awareness of refugees on hunger strike in detention centres. They were eventually brought down from the roof.