Ex prime minister Malcolm Tunbull comments on the behaviours of Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has taken aim at former leaders Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd, saying they are "miserable ghosts" who should have quietly left politics after losing the leadership.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull after he addressed the Coalition national campaign rally in Homebush, Sydney on Sunday 26 June 2016. Source: FAIRFAX MEDIA POOL

Malcolm Turnbull has  taken aim at his former colleagues for "blowing up" the government.   Speaking to young leaders in New York,Mr Turnbull made scathing remarks about the "crazy" Liberal leadership crisis that led to his eviction in August.

At the time, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton challenged Mr Turnbull for the leadership, but eventually lost out to Scott Morrison