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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Sarah Basford Canales and Amy Remeikis

Peter Dutton backs release of Iraq war papers after Morrison government failure

Peter Dutton has backed the releases of cabinet documents relating to the Iraq war.
Peter Dutton has backed the releases of cabinet documents relating to the Iraq war. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Peter Dutton has thrown his support behind the release of documents relating to Australia’s decision to join the Iraq war following the failure of the Morrison government to hand over all the 2003 cabinet documents for release.

The opposition leader said on Thursday the “papers should be released” while accusing the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, of focusing too much on the “beltway issue” rather than cost of living.

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