Former deputy PM John Anderson says Turnbull leadership crisis puts political system at risk

John Anderson has raised the prospect of Malcolm Turnbull standing down because the nation’s political system is “at risk”.

Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the National Party John Anderson states his case for a no-vote in the nation's postal vote on same sex marriage.

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson has raised the prospect of Malcolm Turnbull standing down because Australia’s political system was now “at risk”.

The Former Nationals Leader earlier this year suggested Barnaby Joyce stand down over the political crisis triggered by his affair with a former staffer.

The suggestion from Mr Anderson comes amid chaos in government ranks over the leadership and revelations the Governor-General Peter Cosgrove has delayed plans to leave Canberra.

“I think we’ve reached a point in Australian history where every single one of us from the Prime Minister down needs to ask what he or she should do — not what they want to do,” Mr Anderson told The Australian.

“From the Prime Minister down the only priority now should be how can I best serve the country. All of us need to recognise that if we cannot restore trust in the system our way of life is at risk”.

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