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They have similar policy positions but Dutton is no Trump

We are not going to see Peter Dutton storming the election campaign trail in a red cap promising to Make Australia Great Again. So what inspiration will he draw from Donald Trump’s victory?

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

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Dutton casts himself in the Howard mode - where’s his pitch?

Peter Dutton had the ears of 800 of Western Australia’s rich and influential at last week’s gala dinner celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Liberal Party.

Katina Curtis

Federal politicsCommentsDutton warns colleagues of distractions and ‘Labor traps’

Peter Dutton has warned his colleagues not to be distracted by ‘Labor traps’ while Anthony Albanese proclaimed his confidence the Government can be returned with an increased majority.

Katina Curtis

PoliticsCommentsPremiumDutton launches campaign of candidate for Bullwinkel seat

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has launched the campaign of the Liberal Party’s candidate Matt Moran for the new seat of Bullwinkel.

Claire Sadler

Federal politicsCommentsDutton calls for Federal repeat of Qld election result

Queensland has voted out a ‘very bad Labor government’, Peter Dutton has declared, as he called on Australians to now give the Albanese Government the boot. 

Ellen Ransley and Katina Curtis

Federal politicsCommentsALP to target ‘hard man’ Dutton in negative campaign switch

The Albanese Government is planning to run a negative campaign against Peter Dutton’s ‘unlikeability’ and ‘hard man’ image as they switch up campaign tactics ahead of the election. 

Katina Curtis

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumDutton reaffirms support for WA, live sheep and GST deal

Peter Dutton has reaffirmed to the Liberal Party faithful that WA is a ‘key battleground State’ at the next Federal election as the fight for the West heats up.

Joe Spagnolo

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Michelle GrattanComments
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IR a sticky ground for Peter Dutton

As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prepare their campaign, what issue would Liberal strategists be most afraid of? My bet would be the looming battle over industrial relations.

Michelle Grattan

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Dutton’s $5b roads and water pledge to unlock new homes

Councils and property developers with housing projects ready to go will be able to share $5 billion to build roads, sewers and power infrastructure under a Coalition plan to unlock half a million home sites.

Katina Curtis

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Dutton heads to Busselton promising to scrap offshore wind

Peter Dutton will vow to ditch shore wind farms in a visit to the South West as he accuses the Government of ignoring the economic, environmental and social concerns of local communities.

Katina Curtis

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Pro-Palestine October 7 protest, vigil to go ahead

A pro-Palestine vigil and a protest planned for Sydney this weekend will both go ahead after organisers reached an 11th-hour compromise with police and amended their plans. 

Ellen Ransley

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Collie snub at risk of going nuclear

Hope you enjoyed the Perth Royal Show, Peter. But I just reckon there is no way you can avoid Collie on your next visit.

Joe Spagnolo

Federal PoliticsPremiumAlbo shuts down negative gearing talk amid civil ‘war’ claim

Anthony Albanese has scrambled to shut down speculation of possible changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, confirming Labor won’t take the divisive policies to the next Federal Election. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy and Dylan Caporn

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Dutton says election hinges on WA in visit to royal show

Australia will once again wait on election night for WA to decide the result, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton believes, as he embarked on a campaign-esque visit to the Perth Royal Show. 

Dylan Caporn

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Albo’s negative gearing move to ‘smash the housing market’

West Australians will be significantly hit by negative gearing and capital gains tax changes Anthony Albanese is considering as he weighs up taking the contentious policies to the next Federal election.

Dan Jervis-Bardy and Ellen Ransley

Peter DuttonCommentsPremiumDutton heads West to attend Telethon and Perth Royal Show

Peter Dutton is preparing for another pre-election blitz of WA — pencilled in to visit the kingmaker state three times over the next five weeks.

Joe Spagnolo

Federal politicsCommentsWealthy Aussies to pay more for aged care following new deal

The Government and Opposition have struck a deal on aged care that will lead to wealthier Australians paying more of the cost of their care in a bid to set the sector on a financially sustainable footing.

Katina Curtis, Claire Sadler and Lauren Price

Peter DuttonPeter Dutton breaks silence on son’s ‘white powder’ scandal

Peter Dutton has spoken out about his son’s ‘white powder’ photo scandal, revealing he had received support from some unexpected quarters after it sparked intense media scrutiny. 

Peta Rasdien

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Albanese launches attack on Dutton with GST scare adverts

The Albanese Government is going after Peter Dutton on GST, telling West Australians they stand to lose $36.5 billion in GST receipts if the Coalition wins the next Federal election.

Joe Spagnolo

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Dutton labels Albo ‘failed PM’ as war of words gets bitter

Peter Dutton has lashed out at Anthony Albanese, labelling him a failed PM and warning Labor ministers are jockeying for leadership after Jim Chalmers launched a highly personal attack on the Opposition Leader.

Katina Curtis

Federal politicsCommentsChalmers slams Dutton as Labor digs in for election fight

Jim Chalmers has taken a brutal swipe at a ‘divisive’ Peter Dutton while acknowledging the Government faces a ‘sticky wicket’ going into the next election.

Katina Curtis

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Federal politicians line up behind Perth NRL bid

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton made an eleventh-hour pledge to support a bid for a Perth-based rugby league team in the latest sign his party is desperately trying to win over WA voters.

Katina Curtis

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumNationals leader hits back at claims Dutton is ‘racist’

David Littleproud has launched a spirited defence of his Coalition partner Peter Dutton, claiming the Federal Liberal leader was being unfairly painted ‘as a racist’.

Joe Spagnolo

Federal politicsCommentsAlbanese sticks with UN Gaza aid despite investigation

Australia is not reconsidering its funding for the United Nations aid agency operating in Gaza with Anthony Albanese saying the body has taken action against staff found to have been involved in Hamas attacks.

Katina Curtis