61 m. ago We don’t yet know who will win the election, but who won the campaign is clear

Voters thought Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to lead the country as recently as February, but everything changed when the election was called.

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11 h. ago Desperate Dutton turns to scare tactics in his own electorate

The opposition leader hopes to frighten and divide the community, writes David Grogan.

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12 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton denies recruiting Brethren church members after Queensland office vandalised; Welcome to Country debate dominates campaign

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13 h. ago Who’s behind the mystery billboards urging voters to ‘make Australia happy’

Signs with “Make Australia Happy. Put Labor last” have been popping up across crucial electorates, echoing a message by a separatist Christian sect.

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13 h. ago Why Canada’s election result is an uncomfortable one for Dutton

The Trump effect has just hit Canada’s election – and it could rub off on Australia’s.

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15 h. ago Dutton says Greens, teals supporters interrupted his media call

The opposition leader says the anti-nuclear protest at his media event in Nowra was a stunt.

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15 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton denies recruiting Brethren church members after Queensland office vandalised; Welcome to Country debate dominates campaign

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16 h. ago Peter Dutton’s Welcome to Country claim comes from a common misconception about the ancient ceremony

Antagonism towards the tradition has been bubbling for months, but an argument the opposition leader recently made on the national stage is steeped in a fundamental misunderstanding.

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19 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton doubles down against ‘hate media’ as Queensland office vandalised; PM in key Greens

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20 h. ago Brisbane news live: Dutton office vandalised again, teen arrested | Bluey’s World to stay open longer | One million trips on Brisbane Metro

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20 h. ago Brisbane news live: Bluey’s World to stay open longer | One million trips on Brisbane Metro | Dutton hesitant on domestic violence royal commission

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23 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton doubles down against ‘hate media’; Labor to give $2b to states to build more homes

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34 h. ago Peter Dutton sits down with A Current Affair ahead of the federal election

Opposition leader Peter Dutton spoke to Ally Langdon about the big issues facing Australians and how an elected Coalition government would fix them.

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34 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton’s bus gets stuck in Sydney, Albanese visits NSW Central Coast

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35 h. ago Donald Trump’s clown car has backfired on Peter Dutton again

Branding the ABC and the Guardian as “hate media” is another example of Peter Dutton singing straight from the Trump hymn book

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35 h. ago Dutton says veterans don’t want Welcome to Country on Anzac Day. RSL branches say otherwise

The opposition leader hardened his stance against the ceremonies while his agenda on immigration and road taxes was confused by a series of conflicting statements.

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38 h. ago The PM is my local member. I don’t believe he or Dutton gets young people

Politicians court the youth vote, but their inaction speaks louder than words.

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45 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton’s bus gets stuck in Sydney, Albanese visits NSW Central Coast

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47 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Anthony Albanese v Peter Dutton leaders’ debate reaction

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48 h. ago What fuelled Dutton’s rise is now derailing his bid to be PM

The Coalition’s campaign has been plagued by mistakes and missteps. But the leader’s looseness has compounded any strategic flaws.

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