Peter Dutton’s formula will be a bit less culture war, a lot less religion and more traditional Liberal policy

‘Peter Dutton thinks events will work against Anthony Albanese – rising inflation, rising interest rates, high petrol prices, geopolitical instability.’ Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

Peter Dutton is a blunt instrument and sometimes blunt has its benefits. On Monday, reporters didn’t have to parse any weasel words. The new Liberal leader made his thoughts about the next three years very clear.

Dutton thinks Anthony Albanese is going to blow the coming term in government by becoming caught in the crosshairs of the progressive parliament the Australian people voted for on 21 May.