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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Karen Middleton Political editor

Albanese says Dutton thinks politics is ‘all about testosterone’ as character attacks escalate

Composite image of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton
Prime minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have derided each other over their stances on Hezbollah, Iran and Israel in media interviews. Composite: Lukas Coch/AAP

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have launched a new round of mutual character attacks, with Albanese deriding the opposition leader for taking “a macho stance” on policy issues and suggesting Dutton believed politics was “all about testosterone”.

Albanese’s blast came during an interview prompted by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, in which he was also asked when he would clarify the government’s position on gambling advertising and why he would not endorse a total ban. He said Dutton had also not endorsed a total ban.

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