Liberal election autopsy delayed after Dutton suggests report defamatory The report, co-authored by Liberal grandees Pru Goward and Nick Minchin, has now been sent to a legal team to ensure it is watertight while the party decides what step to take next.

#Liberal_Party election autopsy delayed after #Peter_Dutton suggests report defames him and his staff

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Accusing others of a woke agenda, Peter Dutton became a victim of his own culture war Peter Dutton's anti-woke message kicked off in the first week of the campaign but his culture war appears to have turned off voters.

Accusing others of a #woke agenda, #Peter_Dutton became a victim of his own culture war

Peter Dutton's anti-woke message kicked off in the first week of the campaign but his #culture_war appears to have turned off voters

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Trump campaign chief claims he visited Australia to advise Liberals at start of election campaign Exclusive: Chris LaCivita, Trump’s presidential campaign co-manager, tells undercover reporters he advised on ‘structural issues’ related to Peter Dutton; the Coalition denies LaCivita was involved in...

#Trump campaign chief claims he visited #Australia to advise #Libs at start of election campaign

Chris LaCivita, Trump’s presidential campaign co-manager, tells undercover reporters he advised on ‘structural issues’ related to #Peter_Dutton

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Nampijinpa Price contradicts Dutton, asserting Coalition will end school 'indoctrination' Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price asserts Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is "absolutely" committed to ending "indoctrination" in schools by teachers, just hours after Mr Dutton said the Coalition had n...

#Peter_Dutton drops vow to change school curriculum despite 'indoctrination' comments

But his comments were contradicted by senator #Jacinta_Price just a few hours later, who asserted the #LNP_Coalition would end "indoctrination" in schools

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Peter Dutton’s preference call on One Nation could hurt Coalition in at-risk seats, strategists warn The Coalition hopes to increase its share of preferences from One Nation but some insiders argue the move damages its reputation

#Peter_Dutton ‘s preference call on One Nation could hurt #LNP #Coalition in at-risk seats, strategists warn

The #LNP_Coalition hopes to increase its share of preferences from #One_Nation but some insiders argue the move damages its reputation

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'Public has a right to know': Peter Dutton failed to declare interest in a family trust A Four Corners investigation finds Opposition Leader Peter Dutton failed to disclose his interest in a family trust for two years.

#Peter_Dutton failed to disclose he was the beneficiary of a family trust, #Four_Corners reveals

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was the beneficiary of a family trust for two years, but did not disclose this to parliament

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Peter Dutton criticised as ‘illiberal’ for calling ABC and the Guardian ‘hate media’ Critics compare Coalition leader to Donald Trump while Labor communications minister suggests Dutton is ‘afraid of scrutiny’

#Peter_Dutton criticised as ‘illiberal’ for calling ABC and the Guardian ‘hate media’

Critics compare #LNP #Coalition leader to #Donald_Trump while Labor communications minister suggests Dutton is ‘afraid of scrutiny’

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Coalition's tax-free lunch policy sidelined, mentioned just once in campaign The policy was touted as a major help for small businesses, but Liberal Leader Peter Dutton has only mentioned it once since his budget reply speech.

#LNP #Coalition's tax-free lunches for businesses plan on the backburner during election campaign

#Peter_Dutton has mentioned his policy to allow small and medium businesses to claim up to $20,000 a year off their taxable income for meals with staff or clients

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Dutton admits second mistake, and other takeaways from ABC Leaders Debate Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese traded blows on cost of living, housing, climate and dealing with US President Donald Trump.

Peter Dutton admits second mistake

Opposition Leader #Peter_Dutton has admitted he made a mistake in the rush to comment on reports of Russian planes may be based in Indonesia, while at the ABC Leaders Debate

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'Rising sea levels not a punchline': Palau takes swipe at Dutton The president of Palau has taken a thinly veiled swipe at Peter Dutton's decade-old quip about climate change, saying rising sea levels are not a "punchline" for the Pacific.

Palau president takes swipe at #Peter_Dutton over past 'sea levels' gaffe

The president of Palau has taken a thinly veiled swipe at Peter Dutton's decade-old quip about #climate_change, saying rising sea levels are not a "punchline" for the Pacific

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Who came up with the idea to cut thousands of public service jobs? The leader of the federal Liberal Party is making some big announcements, including plans to sack thousands of public servants. It is 1951.

Why cut thousands of public service jobs? Who came up with the idea? #Peter_Dutton copying #Trump

The head of the productivity commission, Danielle Wood, warned cutting the public service wouldn't save much money and it may make reforming the economy more difficult

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Five questions Peter Dutton needs to answer about his energy plans Coalition leader is touting a ‘gas reserve’ to ease prices on the east coast, while dodging questions on key elements of nuclear power policy

Five questions #Peter_Dutton needs to answer about his energy plans

#LNP #Coalition leader is touting a ‘gas reserve’ to ease prices on the east coast, while dodging questions on key elements of #nuclear power policy

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Dutton flip-flops on proposals for three separate referendums if Coalition wins election Opposition leader floats – then walks back – polls on Indigenous recognition, four-year parliamentary terms and stripping citizenship of dual nationals

#Peter_Dutton floats – then walks back – polls on Indigenous recognition, four-year parliamentary terms and stripping citizenship of dual nationals

#Dutton has now twice proposed, and twice shot down, his own proposal for a referendum on Indigenous recognition

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Peter Dutton seems weirdly off-balance. Is his election strategy coming unstuck? | Josh Butler At this stage of the campaign policy questions are asked repeatedly. Voters deserve answers

#Peter_Dutton seems weirdly off-balance. Is his election strategy coming unstuck?

At this stage of the campaign policy questions are asked repeatedly. Voters deserve answers

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Coalition MPs told to hose down Dutton's dual national referendum idea Peter Dutton's decision to float the idea of holding a national vote on criminal dual citizens has Liberal MPs privately questioning the Coalition's messaging and strategy.

#LNP #Coalition MPs told to hose down prospect of referendum on criminal dual nationals

The #Peter_Dutton 's decision to float the issue has led to Liberal MPs privately questioning the Coalition's messaging and strategy on the eve of a federal election

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Dutton won't need help identifying MP breaking his pre-election edict The opposition leader put his team on notice. He vowed he would remember the name of anyone who freelanced on policies. A month on, there's one name on the list of offenders — Peter Dutton.

The opposition leader put his team on notice. He vowed he would remember the name of anyone who freelanced on policies. A month on, there's one name on the list of offenders — #Peter_Dutton

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Peter Dutton took publicly funded flights to Sydney on days of NRL grand finals, records show Guardian analysis reveals opposition leader also claimed for flights on days of a rugby tournament and, like many Labor MPs, a Matildas World Cup game

#Peter_Dutton billed taxpayers for flights to Sydney on the days of three #NRL grand finals, a rugby tournament and a #Matildas World Cup game, records show.

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Peter Dutton repeatedly charged taxpayers for flights coinciding with fundraisers Exclusive: The travel, which was within parliamentary rules, coincided with fundraisers including those at a men-only club in Melbourne and a private home on Sydney’s north shore

#Peter_Dutton repeatedly charged taxpayers for flights coinciding with fundraisers

The travel, which was within parliamentary rules, coincided with fundraisers including those at a men-only club in Melbourne and a private home on Sydney’s north shore

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#Peter_Dutton said the #Liberal_Party is the modern party of the #Australian #workers.

Let’s see…

Peter Dutton sidesteps questions on state-funded nuclear disaster insurance plan Albanese government also asked if it has considered nuclear insurance pool in context of Aukus nuclear-powered submarines

#Peter_Dutton sidesteps questions on state-funded #nuclear #disaster #insurance plan

Albanese government also asked if it has considered nuclear insurance pool in context of #AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines

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The election could be called any day – but Peter Dutton still hasn’t explained how his nuclear proposal will work | Adam Morton His claim that nuclear power would lead to cheaper bills in the near future isn’t supported by the modelling released to back it up. But the soundbite survives …

The #election could be called any day – but #Peter_Dutton still hasn’t explained how his nuclear proposal will work

His claim that #nuclear power would lead to cheaper bills in the near future isn’t supported by the modelling released to back it up

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Inflationary NZ super-for-housing scheme a warning on #Peter_Dutton ‘s election pitch

Dutton’s major #home_ownership offer to Australian voters would actually drive up #house_prices and slash home ownership, an analysis shows

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Chinese billionaire after passport paid lobbyist who boasted of direct line to Peter Dutton It was access to the immigration minister that most citizenship applicants would only dream of — lunch in a private dining room at Master Ken's in Sydney's Chinatown.

Chinese Communist Party-aligned Chinese billionaire chasing passport paid #Liberal_Party lobbyist who boasted of direct line to #Peter_Dutton

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An election is nearing and Dutton doesn't seem to have a plan The opposition leader says he is "happy to take questions" but won't appear at the National Press Club or offer specifics on his cost-cutting plans.

#Peter_Dutton is 'happy to take questions' but doesn't seem to have answers or a plan

One place #Dutton still hasn't turned up is the National Press Club

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Peter Dutton coy on what public servant jobs he will slash if he wins election Public service minister Katy Gallagher says opposition leader’s words are ‘reckless’ and would bring back ‘expensive consultants’ and robodebt

If you don’t know, vote No…

#Peter_Dutton coy on what public servant jobs he will slash if he wins election

Peter Dutton has yet to reveal any detail about his plan to slash public servant jobs in Canberra under a government he leads

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#Peter_Dutton offloads $12m property empire as fight for top job heats up

#Liberal_Party leader Peter Dutton has been off-loading multi-million dollar properties at a rapid clip as the fight for who will be the next PM heats up

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Dutton vows to cut 'wasteful' spending, but will detail his plans after election The opposition leader has reiterated his plans to shrink the public service as part of his plan to curb government spending, but he declined to specify exactly where the cuts would come from.

If you don’t know vote NO…

#Peter_Dutton vows to cut 'wasteful' government spending, says details to come after #election

#Dutton said he would not detail exactly where the spending cuts would come from until after the #federal_election

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Mirroring Trump, Peter Dutton takes aim at diversity and inclusion workforce After President Donald Trump's successful campaign targeting "diversity, equity and inclusion" initiatives in US workplaces, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton vows to scale back similar positions in the ...

Mirroring Trump, Peter Dutton takes aim at diversity and inclusion workforce

#Peter_Dutton promise to dismantle the role of "culture, diversity and inclusion" advisers seeks to mirror #Donald_Trump's political campaign

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Human Rights Commission considers discrimination complaint against Peter Dutton over Gaza comments Complaint lists numerous public comments by the Liberal leader, a staunch supporter of Israel, which it alleges show discriminatory behaviour towards Palestinians, Muslims and Jews

#Human_Rights Commission considers discrimination complaint against #Peter_Dutton over #Gaza comments

Complaint lists numerous public comments by the Liberal leader which it alleges show discriminatory behaviour towards Palestinians, Muslims and Jews

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When Peter Dutton and the Coalition use the Jewish community as political footballs it makes all of us less safe | Sarah Schwartz They have created an imaginary caricature of Jewish people to push their political agenda

When #Peter_Dutton and the #LNP #Coalition use the Jewish community as political footballs it makes all of us less safe

They have created an imaginary caricature of #Jewish people to push their political agenda

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