‘The fact he was Prime Minister of this country was a disgrace’ ? Laurie Oakes.

It’s a loaded statement from one of Australia’s leading political commentators.

And Neil Mitchell has a feeling he knows who Laurie is talking about.

The comments are part of a promotion for The Conversation with Alex Malley, which returns to Channel 9 at 10am on Sunday.

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But 3AW Mornings found an old interview from Oakes, which might give a clue as to who the Prime Minister might be.

Neil Mitchell isn’t in much doubt.

‘I think I’ve got an idea who he is talking about,’ Neil Mitchell said.

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