Peter Dutton, who is almost certain to be named Opposition Leader on Monday, may have a public reputation as an arch-conservative and national security hawk, but some moderate Liberals believe he may be the key to bringing the party back to the 'sensible centre'.
"[He is] inversely popular because colleagues like him almost as much as voters tend to hold him in disdain," Mark Kenny writes.
Mr Dutton may be joined by former agribusiness banker David Littleproud, who is challenging Barnaby Joyce for the Nationals leadership.
