Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is facing backlash amid the dual citizenship crisis. Credit:Andrew Meares

Taken aback, the Prime Minister hit back: "Well, Karl, you've got a job. If you are looking for a job and you need a job and you've got one because of the strong economic leadership we've provided, you may think it's 'waffling'. But if you've been unemployed and you're getting a chance to get ahead, you would say you are being very patronising - saying young people getting jobs is 'waffling'."

Stefanovic replied: "OK, this is what I want, this is the real you, this is the real you, this is what we want."

Mr Turnbull continued: "And, Karl, is it the real you to patronise people who are out of work and are getting the chance to get ahead? I don't think it is. I think you're a fair dinkum Aussie. I think you've got compassion and I think you know that my job is to ensure that more Australians have the chance to get ahead and realise their dreams."

Mr Turnbull's proposed solution to the dual citizenship crisis - a measure compelling all MPs to disclose relevant documents by the end of the year - has failed to gain Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's support.