BySteve Williams For Daily Mail Australia. Published:10:45 EDT, 7 July 2024Updated:13:19 EDT, 7 July 2024. . 352. Viewcomments. . FormerPrime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull has stunned The Project panel with a scathing attack on former Coalition colleaguePeter Dutton, declaring that 'he's a thug'. Mr Turnbullleft The Project hosts lost for words when he gave a blistering assessment on the federal Opposition Leader on Sunday night. When asked what sort of prime minister Peter Dutton would make if he was to win the next federal election, Mr Turnbull gave a blunt response. 'I think that's something we should contemplate with dread,' Mr Turnbull said. The comment sparked astonishment from the panel. 'Oh really, why is that?' hostSarah Harrisasked. 'Don't hold back Malcolm,' panel memberPeter Helliaradded. Mr Turnbull responded with a smile on his face, 'Well, he's a thug.'. Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull pictured appeared on The Project on Sunday. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton pictured was dealt a blistering attack by former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on The Project on Sunday. The studio audience erupted with laughter at Mr Turnbull's comment. Mr Turnbull continued: 'Peter's got one tune that he plays and it's been all his political life and that is division and animosity, generally targeted at immigrants. 'I couldn't think of anyone less suited to be Prime Minister of a multicultural society like Australia. 'There's no point pulling my punches, it's an important question and I've given you an honest answer.'. He was also asked if there was a chance he would vote Labor in the next election. 'Well it's always a chance I haven't done so there are all sorts of options,' Mr Turnbull said. Earlier in the interview, he was asked if he believes current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese willcall an early election. 'No, I don't think so,' Mr Turnbull said. 'It would be really hard to have an election between now and the end of the year, with state elections like Queensland and redistribution. 'I think he'll Mr Albanese go between March and May next year.'. Sarah Harris pictured interviewed former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on The Project on Sunday. Mr Turnbull quickly dismissed talk of returning to politics while admitting he was there for longer. 'No, I m happy to be out of it,' he said. 'But I really loved doing the work I did in politics and I would have liked to do it for a few more years.'. While Mr Turnbull said he has 'absolutely' no desire to return, he joked with host Sarah Harris when she prodded: 'Just to keep Dutton out of the top job?'. 'Well look, I m young enough for it,' he quipped. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday  Metro Media Group
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull criticized his former colleague Peter Dutton on The Project, labeling him as a "thug" and expressing concerns about his leadership abilities if he were to become Prime Minister. Turnbull highlighted Dutton's history of division and animosity, particularly towards immigrants, and emphasized the unsuitability of Dutton for leading a multicultural society like Australia. Turnbull also mentioned his disinterest in returning to politics and speculated on the timing of the next federal election.