Conservative media’s joy at Turnbull’s downfall tempered by Dutton’s loss

One of the key aspects of this spill has been the involvement, or otherwise, of high-profile media personalities advocating against Malcolm Turnbull. On Thursday, Nine journalist Chris Uhlmann pointed a finger at News Corp and Sky News, accusing media figures of going beyond reporting to picking up the phone and lobbying… The 2GB shock jock Ray Hadley, who famously dumped Morrison from a radio guest spot after Morrison dared to speak to ABC’s Jon Faine, told Fairfax Media the “old Scott” had to return, to bring “the conservative electorate” back into the fold.