“Prime Minister, Q&A is ready when you are.”

Next week Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will appear on Q&A in an episode taking place in Penrith.

So last night host Tony Jones issued a challenge to Malcolm Turnbull.

“We see reports today the Prime Minster is looking for a national debate that’s live and interactive with questions from Australian citizens and social media,” Jones said.

“If only such a thing existed. Prime Minister, Q&A is ready when you are.”

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott avoided the ABC show for years when he was leader.

But given the current PM happily appeared on Q&A to keep his profile high when he was Minister for Communications, it would seem like the sporting thing to do…

Via: News Corp