The Latest Breaking News from Peter Dutton

Down to the wire, Dutton faces fight to hold own seat

Voters in Peter Dutton's seat hold mixed feelings about the federal opposition leader as he battles to retain his two-decade grip on the electorate.

AAP · Apr 11, 2025

Peter Dutton’s climate policy backslide threatens Australia’s clout in the Pacific – right when we need it most

Australia’s relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025

Dutton tight-lipped over how many voluntary redundancies would be offered in public service cuts plan

Opposition under pressure to release secret modelling and costings revealing how it plans to downsize the public service by 41,000 jobs by 2030

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2025

Experts debunk Liberal's inflation claim against Labor

Experts have called out a claim made in a Liberal Party election campaign advertisement about inflation in Australia under Labor.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Redundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan

The coalition has shifted on its plan to save billions by shrinking the public service, floating the prospect of voluntary redundancies for the first time.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Albanese calls Dutton’s Aukus comments ‘irresponsible’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025

Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds

The opposition leader was forced to go on the defensive over the coalition's election campaign when he visited the one time Liberal stronghold of WA.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

The prime minister says compulsory acquisition is on the table to wrest back control of the Port of Darwin in the Top End and return it to Australian hands.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Coalition election win could cause loss of hundreds of jobs at agency scrutinising aged care mistreatment, modelling says

Exclusive: Peter Dutton’s plan to reduce public service may see 26.5% jobs at Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission disappear, according to union

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025

The Coalition prepares to soften Australia’s 2030 climate target, while reaffirming its commitment to the Paris Agreement

The Coalition has been forced to reassert its commitment to the Paris climate agreement after its energy spokesman Ted O’Brien appeared to waver on the pledge on Thursday.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025