Ray Hadley: Turnbull must resign or lead to self-destruction

The writing is on the wall for Malcolm Turnbull. The citizenship ­fiasco has been handled appallingly but the most significant thing that’s happened this week are the Cabinet leaks.

1 The writing is on the wall for Malcolm Turnbull. The citizenship ­fiasco has been handled appallingly but the most significant thing that’s happened this week are the Cabinet leaks.

The PM has lost the control of Cabinet and they are starting to reveal damaging aspects of his leadership.

Is Malcolm Turnbull losing his grip on the position. Picture: Stuart McEvoy

Although I don’t think there’ll be a challenge, the time is drawing closer when he has to make a decision: resign to give the party some hope of retaining government or lead them to self-destruction.

Two men involved in heckling Sam Dastyari in a Melbourne pub. Picture: Facebook

2 The galoots who called Sam Dastyari a terrorist in Melbourne need to pull their heads in but while they’ll remain in the background there can be no excuse for an elected MP calling a minister a terrorist.

For some reason the attack on Immigration Minister Peter Dutton by Greens MP Adam Bandt has gone virtually unreported.

At a time when the Greens gained some credibility with their handling of the citizenship issue we’re reminded of just what type of people they are with Bandt’s rant.

Judge Paul Conlon dealt with the drug addict prisoner.

3 This week I reported a District Court judge in Sydney dealing with a drug addict prisoner who’s been clean for 12 months. The man was before District Court judge Paul Conlon after being brought from Bathurst jail. He was being housed at Parklea on a temporary basis. He pleaded with the judge, given he’s been “clean” for 12 months, to be sent anywhere but the privately run Parklea where drugs are freely available.

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Nick Kaldas.

4 The NSW Crime Commission has belatedly apologised to former deputy police commissioner, Nick Kaldas, for bugging him and 14 other officers. They have also apologised to his former wife and three children for doing the same to them. Surely it’s time for the NSW government to offer a formal apology to all involved.

The community is in shock over the Banksia Road Public School crash. Picture: Christian Gilles

5 It’s impossible to comprehend what happened at Banksia Rd Public School. The driver of the car has offered a heartfelt apology to the families and is facing serious charges. She’s reserved her right not to be questioned by police so many questions remain unanswered, making life for the families of the little boys even more difficult.

Paramedics are being assault at an alarming rate. Picture: Justin Sanson)

6 NSW Ambulance paramedics are being assaulted at an alarming rate and magistrates are giving the vast majority of their attackers a slap on the wrist. One low-life spat into the mouth of a female paramedic and was given a good behaviour bond. I wonder about the result if someone walked into court and spat into the mouth of a magistrate?

We need to deal with online gambling. Picture: Quinn Rooney

7 At a time when the federal government is grappling with how to deal with online bookmakers the industry was portrayed in a very poor light on Melbourne Cup day when Classicbet.com.au sent out unsolicited texts to non-customers offering a line of credit of up to $50,000. They need to be investigated.

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Corey Brown. Picture: Luis Ascui

8 On Melbourne Cup morning I interviewed Corey Brown. The leading jockey gave my listeners plenty of reasons to back the winner, Rekindling. He was their pin-up boy by 3.10pm. It was a masterful ride.

The Melbourne Cup was called by Matthew Hill this year. it was a 10/10 performance.

9 Race caller Matthew Hill called his first Cup on Tuesday and produced a 10/10 performance. I sat alongside Matt five years ago at the track and field at the London Olympics. I’ve worked with a lot of great broadcasters, he’s destined to be one of the best.

Required reading: Aboriginal leader Warren Mundine

10 Warren Mundine released his book “In Black and White” this week. I spent last weekend reading it and I’m convinced it should be a text book for all high school students. It’s an entertaining read and gives a valuable ­insight into Aboriginal history.