‘Put up, or shut up.’

That was Neil Mitchell’s message to Malcolm Turnbull this morning, and is seems the message got through.

TURNBULL v ABBOTT: How it unfolded on 3AW

‘I think Malcolm Turnbull needs to do one of two things here,’ he said Monday morning.

‘He can unequivocally pledge his support publicly for Tony Abbott, or he can challenge.

‘He needs to show leadership. Put up or shut up.’

Later Monday morning, Neil Mitchell pushed Treasurer Joe Hockey on whether Mr Abbott would lead the government to the next election.

Neil Mitchell: Has Tony Abbott got your unequivocal support?

Mr Hockey: Always has, always will.