Paul Mullins, a former reporter for Channel 10 and longtime state political journalist, has died. He was 79.
Known to all as Mullos, Mullins was a prominent member of the NSW press gallery and highly respected as a formidable journalist by both politicians and colleagues.
Born in Sydney, Mullins began his career in newspapers before moving to television where he became Channel 10’s NSW state government reporter for decades until his retirement.
He once had a famous confrontation with former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who was a journalist at that time, in the Press Gallery.
In his book, A Bigger Picture, Turnbull recalls facing the wrath of the seasoned reporter after attempting to out-scoop him on an article.
According to the story, Mullins grabbed Turnbull by the shirt and pushed him against a wall.
Paul Mullins, a former reporter for Channel 10 and longtime state political journalist, has died. He was 79
He is survived by his four sons, their four grandchildren and his second wife Lisa. Mullins was also father to a fifth son who passed away. Pictured with his middle son, Scott
10 News First presenter Sandra Sully paid tribute to the iconic journalist after having worked closely with him.
‘Paul was beloved in the 10 newsroom. He was the ultimate political roundsman – completely across his brief. Always thorough and always decent,’ she said.
‘I was very fortunate to have worked closely with him for a couple of years. He took me under his wing when I first came to Sydney and could not have been more generous with his time and guidance.
‘He was a lovely man. Vale Paul.’
He is survived by his four sons, their four grandchildren and his second wife Lisa. Mullins was also father to a fifth son who passed away.
Mullins’ middle son, Scott, told Mediaweek that he wanted his father to be remembered ‘as a great bloke and a good friend’.
