Malcolm Turnbull Admits There’s Zero Chance Of Downgrade To Kirribilli House

Turninator was extremely eloquent and charming (love or hate him, the man is undoubtedly an impressive public speaker and interviewee), and he also answered a question that many have been wondering since #libspill: will he move from his huge, expenno Sydney mansion to the much smaller Kirribilli House?

Turns out, nahhhh. Turnbull says that he and his wife will continue to stay at their mansion, so they can ‘stay close to their grandson’. Yeah… of course that’s why. 

#abc730, so @turnbullmalcolm isn’t moving to #Kirribilli house -speaking of ‘philanthropy’, it’d make a great safe haven for Syrian refugees

— not my account (@Grumpea1) September 21, 2015

While Malcz was chatting about poo-pooing his new PM digs, Twitter was awash with confusion about some very key phrases missing from the standard ‘Leigh Sales Prime Ministerial interview’ that we’d all gotten comfortable with:

Setting benchmark too low – He didn’t say death cult once. #abc730

— The Messiah Complex (@geeksrulz) September 21, 2015

“What’s the major international security threat to Australia?”
“I’m not going to rank them.”

Tony would be like, “DEEAAATH CUUULT!” #abc730

— ABC News Intern (@ABCnewsIntern) September 21, 2015

He isn’t saying death cult. #abc730

— Josh Taylor (@joshgnosis) September 21, 2015

Why has the PM not said Stop the Boats, Carbon Tax or Death Cult once during this interview #abc730

— Wolf Cocklin (@wolfcat) September 21, 2015

Almost through an entire interview with the PM and no mention of ‘ice epidemic’ , ‘death cult’ or ‘ we stopped the boats’ #abc730

— Lauren Gillin (@lgillin_) September 21, 2015

“Death cult” count: 0. “Boats” count: 0. #MalcolmTurnbull #abc730

— Neil McMahon (@NeilMcMahon) September 21, 2015

But wot about the Death Cult m8

— Possum Comitatus (@Pollytics) September 21, 2015

People were also rather unimpressed that old mate ranted about the lack of silver spoons in his mouth (JKS, his are made of gold). This wasn’t helped by his ‘I’m just like you guys, honestly’ speech; where he spoke of being a partner at Goldman Sachs, and trying to inform a colleague that other people in the world actually worked just as long as hard as them, and weirdly enough, did not get paid the same amount. So relatable to the common man, no?

“Let me tell you a story about my struggle… when I was a partner at Goldman Sachs…” #abc730

— ABC News Intern (@ABCnewsIntern) September 21, 2015

“Doing a Turnbull” – speaking a LOT without actually saying anything at all.
#abc730 #auspol

— Willow Cate Moon (@willowCatemoon) September 21, 2015

And yeah look, we’re not even gonna go into Leigh Sales blushing after Malcolm  forgave her for interrupting him. 

Should we be wary of the handsome, charming man? Yes, Australia; be very, very cautious of petting the silver fox.