Peter Dutton

Peter Dutton is emerging as the man most likely to be the next leader of the Liberal Party.

Dutton has to be the next leader.” So I cop that on my shoulders and I’ve got no doubt that Scott, as the leader, will take it on his as well,” Birmingham said. One Liberal MP, who asked not to be named so he could discuss the fall out of the Liberal loss, said “a lot of good people have lost their seats” and that “Morrison has dragged us down”. In the early stages of the count, both Frydenberg and Dutton were trailing in their seats to a teal and Labor candidate, respectively. Dutton paid tribute to Morrison and Frydenberg on the night, as he said the race was still tight in a number of contests and that “I want to acknowledge the pain” of colleagues facing the loss of their seats. Scott Morrison’s strategy to win outer suburban and regional seats from Labor and hang on to power failed in the 2022 election, with Peter Dutton emerging as the man most likely to be the next leader of the Liberal Party.

With Scott Morrison resigning and Josh Frydenberg losing his seat, Peter Dutton has emerged as the next likely leader of the party.

“And in the case of Warringah, we have seen the issues that are played out there. As a result I will be handing over the leadership at the next party room meeting to ensure the party can be taken forward under new leadership which is the appropriate thing to do.” “Not to cower or be on bended knee or be weak. On Tuesday, Mr Bazzi won an appeal against that decision. There are still thousands and thousands of postal votes and pre-poll votes to count. That’s the reality.”

Peter Dutton has emerged as an early favourite to become the next opposition leader after outgoing prime minister Scott Morrison announced he would be ...

Liberal politicians have begun jostling to replace outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison as party leader after Labor seized government from the Coalition.

The result is today, in my last press conference as treasurer, I announce an unemployment rate at 3.9%, the lowest in nearly 50 years." "Facing the first global pandemic in more than a century. And that is one of the reasons why I was obviously strongly supportive and loyal to Scott Morrison." "I am obviously very proud of the fact I was able to serve loyally as his deputy. tough. Sometimes you are dealing with victories and other times defeat. It needs to be dealt with from a perspective of engineering, economics and also environmental science." "The last few years has obviously seen myself parked in Canberra for a good portion of that. They are in the hunt and they are actually ahead in the count in enough seats to get them there, but some of those seats I think we're going be waiting a bit longer on things like the postal count. I think there are other factors at play." We pulled out all stops to support people on both the health and the economic front. the communities across Australia has spoken. By Bridget Judd

Liberal politicians begin jostling to replace outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison as party leader after Labor seized government from the Coalition, ...

He said on Sunday morning that the Liberals needed to go further on tackling climate change. Party insiders say Defence Minister Peter Dutton is the frontrunner to be the next Liberal leader. The biggest Liberal losses in the election were to independent women, the "teal" candidates, who were running on integrity and climate policies.

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women...

We have not conceded it and whatever plays out there, we will work through the lessons of it." I'm the federal politics bureau chief for the Canberra Times, via a career that's taken me from rural Victoria to Washington DC. Telling the stories of my local LGBTI community brought me to journalism, where I've covered seven federal budgets, four national elections, Defence, public service and international governance. Ms Deves became known for hateful comments about transgender people more than any other attribute or policy position. Labor deputy leader Richard Marles said the Ms Keneally had been an "enormous asset" for Labor in the Federal Parliament. As a former NSW premier and senator, she had been a fighter for the people of her state for the entirety of her political career, he said. Another turning point was on climate reductions in the energy sector, he said, where the Liberal Party could have locked in a policy "and put some of these matters behind us" with a degree of bipartisanship on the National Energy Guarantee. But whoever put their hand up needed to have a clear picture of how to rebuild the party in the areas it lost on Saturday, he said.

Peter Dutton is the heir-apparent for the Liberal leadership, but moderates want someone who can bring more women...

We have not conceded it and whatever plays out there, we will work through the lessons of it." I'm the federal politics bureau chief for the Canberra Times, via a career that's taken me from rural Victoria to Washington DC. Telling the stories of my local LGBTI community brought me to journalism, where I've covered seven federal budgets, four national elections, Defence, public service and international governance. Ms Deves became known for hateful comments about transgender people more than any other attribute or policy position. Labor deputy leader Richard Marles said the Ms Keneally had been an "enormous asset" for Labor in the Federal Parliament. As a former NSW premier and senator, she had been a fighter for the people of her state for the entirety of her political career, he said. Another turning point was on climate reductions in the energy sector, he said, where the Liberal Party could have locked in a policy "and put some of these matters behind us" with a degree of bipartisanship on the National Energy Guarantee. But whoever put their hand up needed to have a clear picture of how to rebuild the party in the areas it lost on Saturday, he said.

Liberals are positioning to take the leadership after Scott Morrison stepped down, with Peter Dutton the frontrunner.

“[It] is way too early for there to be a discussion about that. Colleagues are also urging outgoing Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews and Trade Minister Dan Tehan to run for the leadership. “If Josh was still there, there might be a question, but he’s not. No matter who is leader, there will be a strong moderate push to focus more on climate and the treatment of women and for senior moderate members to have more of a public profile. Dutton already has the votes of 60 to 70 per cent of the party room. Both spoke on Sunday morning about the ramifications of the loss and the need for the party to learn lessons.

Outgoing defence minister Peter Dutton is widely expected to become opposition leader. Senator Birmingham said one of the key tasks will be to review the “what, ...

“We need to go back to the values of the Liberal Party … (and that) we are properly representing the values of Australian people,” she said. “The what extends into other issues more broadly of equality and gender and, from there, the who in particular extends into ensuring that as a party, we go back and regroup around all of those who Menzies spoke about – the ‘forgotten people’,” he said. “The what and the why are issues such as climate change,” he told the ABC on Sunday.

Liberal politicians have begun jostling to replace outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison as party leader after Labor seized government from the Coalition.

He said to one "our country doesn't want you, are you excited to go home?" Andrews was among the first women to speak out about the culture in her party, saying she had "had a gutful" when revelations emerged about the treatment of women in Parliament House. She said it was "way too early to have a discussion about leadership" when asked if she would nominate for the position.

Several contenders have emerged to lead the Liberal Party in opposition following the Coalition's defeat on Saturday night.

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The Greens received 14.1 per cent of votes, One Nation received 7.8 per cent of votes and Clive Palmer's United Australia Party received 4.7 per cent of votes. In Queensland, 31.3 per cent of voters supported LNP candidates and 24.2 per cent voted for the ALP. "This has been a rout of the moderate wing of the Liberal Party." In a poll conducted by 9News, 56.7 per cent of voters believed Scott Morrison should remain the leader of the opposition, while 29.1 per cent believed Dutton should be the new party leader. Dutton is now the favourite to become the new leader of the Liberal Party and opposition leader. Three seats in Queensland are yet to be called, with the Greens hoping to secure another win in the seat of Ryan.

Morrison stepped down as Liberal Party leader after conceding defeat, saying he accepted responsibility for the result.

I want to acknowledge the work of the prime minister and Josh Frydenberg." I want to acknowledge them. "On a night like tonight, it is proper to acknowledge the functioning of our democracy. There are some amazing people who supported the Liberal Party day in, day out. Through good times and bad," he said. "That is the burden and that is the responsibility of leadership."

Defence Minister Peter Dutton is in a fight to retain his Queensland seat of Dickson in an unexpected threat to one of the Coalition's most senior figures.

He labelled the ship’s movements “an aggressive act” by China, despite the Department of Defence leaning away from such language. At this point in time, let’s just concentrate on the result tonight”. It is all over the place at the moment. However, the flow of preferences put the pair much closer. “Early days, and not calling it yet,” Bowen said on Saturday night. Defence Minister Peter Dutton is in a fight to retain his Queensland seat of Dickson in an unexpected threat to one of the Coalition’s most senior figures.

Dan Tehan and Karen Andrews both touted as potential challengers, but conservatives confident Dutton has the numbers to succeed Scott Morrison.

Morrisonism is economic populism and culture wars – that was poison for us in the city. “We’ve got to drown out the Guardians, the ABCs – we didn’t do it when we were in power, we’re going to have to do it when we’re in opposition,” he said. One Liberal told Guardian Australia: “Morrisonism has got to be put to death. “You throw the left and the climate crowd a bone and then they just use it to crack you on the head with later on.” Liberal senator Gerard Rennick said the party had been “bogged down in the Covid hysteria” and “didn’t fight the fight on climate change”. “At some point, the Liberal party room will meet and we will elect a new leader but that is not a discussion for today.

Australia's outgoing defence Minister Peter Dutton is considering a tilt at the Liberal leadership after the party suffered a major defeat at the polls, ...

He noted the party was “paying the price” for not examining the loss of prime minister Tony Abbott to independent Zali Steggall in the blue-ribbon seat of Warringah at the previous election. The Nine mastheads report his message to colleagues is that the Opposition should avoid a “night of the long knives” recriminations over the election loss. He is expected to announce his candidacy in a matter of days, according to reports in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

Colleagues expect Peter Dutton to announce within days he will run for the Liberal leadership, although some question whether he can win back 'teal' seats.

Colleagues said Mr Tehan may be more interested in the deputy’s role to heal the party rather than fight over leadership. South Australian backbencher Alex Antic said the party needed to go back to its centre-right roots. Senators Anne Ruston and Jane Hume have also been mentioned and, as progressives, would offset Mr Dutton’s conservative edge. I don’t think anyone believed us we were going to deliver what we said.” Dutton can hit them hard,” the MP said. “From opposition, what you want to do is hit the government hard.

Outgoing Defence Minister Peter Dutton is considering a tilt for the Liberal leadership after a devastating election loss for his party.

But the party lost key seats in the election including the blue-ribbon seat of Higgins, to Labor. He is expected to announce his candidacy in a matter of days, according to reports in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Australia’s outgoing defence Minister Peter Dutton is considering a tilt at the Liberal leadership after the party suffered a major defeat at the polls, according to reports.

Peter Dutton would be a bad choice as the next Liberal leader as he is 'ideologically opposed' to action on climate change, former ABC star Barrie Cassidy ...

Peter Dutton to fix those issues when he's ideologically opposed, not to women, but to the other issues. 'They're in a bind because they have a female problem. 'That's a debate that will go on within the party now, and I think the answer to that is probably depends on the leadership and who is the next leader of the party,' he said.

Outgoing Defence Minister Peter Dutton is considering a tilt for the Liberal leadership after a devastating election loss for his party.

Mr Dutton said his party remained a strong chance at the polls and was expecting upset wins across the country. Mr Dutton unsuccessfully challenged then Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for the role in 2018 but has remained a top-ranking Liberal under Scott Morrison. Australia’s outgoing defence Minister Peter Dutton is considering a tilt at the Liberal leadership after the party suffered a major defeat at the polls, according to reports.

Peter Dutton will be leader of the Liberal Party, says Liberal MP Alan Tudge. "I think he'll be incredibly effective actually," Mr Tudge told Sky News ...

Liberal Senator James Paterson says there is a "very strong consensus" forming Peter Dutton is the right choice to lead the party going forward.

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has commended Peter Dutton as attention moves to who will replace Scott Morrison as Liberal leader. Peter Dutton is expected ...

Fresh from delivering Anthony Albanese a majority government with a massive swing to Labor in Western Australia, the Premier Mark McGowan unleashed pent-up ...

'It is already clear that we disproportionately lost the votes of many women and professionals. 'It shouldn't have taken such effort to bring the Coalition on that necessary journey. Peter Dutton to fix those issues when he's ideologically opposed, not to women, but to the other issues. 'They're in a bind because they have a female problem. Former chief of staff to Tony Abbott Peta Credlin wants the Liberal party to move right to present a 'strong alternative' and appeal to the outer suburbs and regions Fortunately the Australian public are smarter than that,' he said. Conservatives such as Senator Alex Antic and former chief of staff to Tony Abbott Peta Credlin want to the party to move to the right to present a 'strong alternative' and appeal to the outer suburbs and regions. they're just misfits and losers'. The fight for the Liberal Party of the future is underway - and it is going to get very ugly. Why would a mainstream political party be talking about that? Many in the party are concerned he represents a brand of conservatism that was rejected at the polls in a huge swing to the Greens and 'teal' independents. I've seen him present on things [and] I don't really pick up there's much there.

Western Australian Labor Premier Mark McGowan has questioned the intelligence of former defence minister Peter Dutton and launched an attack on the Liberals ...

“The arrogance and hubris of McGowan knows no bounds. Get it here. “I think the most important thing was Anthony Albanese, the federal team and the work they did to provide a positive alternative for the federal government,” he said. “The press conferences I went to [with Anthony], they were screaming and interrupting and rude and insulting, intimidating and bullying,” he said. “Mark McGowan should be smart enough to work out what’s going on in the world and that this country needs to maintain a strong defence force and strong borders.” “They’re out on the fringe, they’re more inclined to pursue their own hobbyhorses rather than listen to what the public wants and I think that reflects in the voting,” he said.

WA Premier Mark McGowan has unloaded on incoming Liberal leader and ex-cop Peter Dutton as an extremist who is just “not that smart” in a post-election ...

“I don’t have a vote in the federal party room, that’s a matter for my federal colleagues. “Peter Dutton will be leader. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. Why would a mainstream political party be talking about that? I’ve seen him present on things [and] I don’t really pick up there’s much there.”

Liberal Senator James Paterson says there is a “very strong consensus” forming that Peter Dutton is the right choice to lead the party going forward.

As a result I will be handing over the leadership at the next party room meeting to ensure the party can be taken forward under new leadership which is the appropriate thing to do," he said. You carry forward that Coalition flag. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. “He’s a person of immense character, experience, he has very deep values in the Liberal Party and I think we need to go back to those values. Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. Liberal Senator James Paterson says there is a “very strong consensus” forming that Peter Dutton is the right choice to lead the party going forward.