US EditionAustralia state broadcaster ABC projects opposition leader Dutton to lose seat
- Peter Dutton, Australia's right-leaning opposition leader, lost his Queensland seat of Dickson in the 2025 federal election.
- Dutton's campaign focused on cutting immigration, cracking down on crime, and removing the nuclear power ban, but faced criticism for policy shifts and perceived divisiveness.
- Analysts attributed his defeat to the ‘Trump-lite’ campaign style, policy flip-flops including abandoning a work-from-home ban, and voter concerns about cost of living, defense, and health.
- Dutton acknowledged his loss to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, admitting the party's performance during the campaign was insufficient and taking complete responsibility for the outcome.
- The loss ended Dutton's 24-year parliamentary career and prime ministerial ambitions, while Labor supporters celebrated Albanese’s back-to-back election win with chants and craft beers in Sydney.
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Coalition confront the prospect of worst election result in 80 years
The Coalition is on track for its worst-ever result at a federal election after last night's crushing loss to Labor. Peter Dutton lost his seat leaving the Liberal party having to select a successor. And the Greens are in a precarious position.
Dutton sabotaged by his own party, loses his seat and election - www.cairnsnews.org
By George Christensen, retired Liberal MHR Let’s not sugar-coat it—Peter Dutton was never meant to win this election. Not because he lacked the leadership. Not because Australians didn’t want change. But because his own party made damn sure he’d lose. This wasn’t a stuff-up. It wasn’t bad luck. This was premeditated political sabotage—a coordinated takedown […] The post Dutton sabotaged by his own party, loses his seat and election appeared firs…
In the end, Coalition did not do the work
Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton and sons Tom and Harry at the Liberal function for the 2025 Federal Election. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Dutton and the Coalition did not do the work, and misread the Australian mood, writes political columnist MARK KENNY. The former federal director of the Liberal Party, Brian Loughnane, used to tell media companies that their practice of commissioning expensive opinion polls right through a parliamentary t…
Good news from down under (Updated with link to live results)
With everything going on right now, I wouldn’t blame you for not noticing there’s a federal election going on in Australia, but there is, and it’s an important one. On the political right (but left in the picture above) is Peter Dutton, leader of...
Australian Conservative Leader Loses His Seat In ‘Trump Factor’ Backlash
Australia's Peter Dutton went down to a stunning defeat in today's election. It came just five days after the Conservative Leader in Canada also lost his seat due to perceived ties to Donald Trump. Source: The Independent The Australian opposition leader likened to Donald Trump for apeing his policies has lost his seat as the incumbent Labor government secures a landslide win. Peter Dutton has suffered more than a 10 per cent swing against him t…
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