Malcolm Turnbull has used one of his first television interviews as Prime Minister to suggest Today show co-host Lisa Wilkinson should be more sunny and optimistic in the morning.

IN his first interview as Prime Minister a relaxed Malcolm Turnbull turned on the charm for host Lisa Wilkinson, playfully scolding her. Deals of the Week In the know quiz ...

Lisa Wilkinson has praised Australia’s first female prime minister, Julia Gillard, while taking a subtle swipe at the leaders who succeeded her on the 10th anniversary of her famous misogyny speech.

Speaking from Canberra, Malcolm Turnbull (pictured) also confirmed to Today's Lisa Wilkinson that Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey did not seek cabinet positions in his frontbench.