Malcolm Turnbull: blame the ABC if 'Lateline' is axed, not the government

By Matthew Knott
Updated October 1 2014 - 10:08am, first published 9:35am
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull says cutting programs is the 'laziest' way for the ABC to save money. Photo: Rob Homer
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull says cutting programs is the 'laziest' way for the ABC to save money. Photo: Rob Homer

The ABC must accept full responsibility for any controversial program cuts rather than blaming the Abbott government, Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has warned.