Reporter: "Prime Minister Lyon, what do you think of the US declaring war on North Korea?"
Lyon: "It's not ideal. We're under no illusions that both Trump and Jong-Un are loonies."
Reporter: "Will Australia be joining the war effort?"
Lyon: "We've written our own story for a long time in Australia. Some will say since 1788. But those not in the Liberal party would say a lot longer. Is that fair and reasonable?"
Reporter: "What if they launch a missile at Australia?"
Lyon: "I don't have the luxury of dealing in what if's."
Reporter: "Any thoughts on Syria and Australia's involvement in that region?"
Lyon: "Well the game is won or lost in the Middle East. We don't rebuild but re-stump, we re-wire, we re-plumb. We pride ourselves on anyone, anywhere anytime. Most importantly we need to bring great effort."
Reporter: "So we'll be committing more troops?"
Lyon: "I'll let the cobblers do the cobbling. Although I would've thought it was self evident."
Reporter: "How do you respond to the UN's criticism of our treatment of asylum seekers?"
Lyon: "Failure is feedback. We learn some really valuable lessons. It's never as bad or as good as it seems."
Reporter: "Are you going to bring the budget back to surplus?"
Lyon: "I left my crystal ball at home. We're a no excuse government."
Reporter: "What do you think of the front page of the Herald this morning, 'Is it time to toss our PM Ross?'?"
Lyon: "Today's headlines, tomorrow's fish and chip wrapper. It's an opinion business."
Reporter: "The opposition is claiming you aren't even an Australian citizen."
Lyon: "You can't hide behind your birth certificate. I sit here very comfortable with my integrity and my honour."
Reporter: "And do you still stand behind your calamitous Treasurer?"
Lyon: "There's no witch-hunt here. We support the person and challenge the behaviour."
Reporter: "So is your cabinet in desperate need of a shake up?"
Lyon: "We're all dog hungry. Everyone gets a lick of the ice-cream."
Lyon: "Thanks everyone" (as he stands up and walks away)