Australia federal election: How Peter Dutton lost his heartland

Social media pundits make false 'missing votes' claim in Dutton's Dickson

The claim appeared on Facebook after the election, in which Labor's Ali France ousted Dutton from the outer Brisbane seat. The post Social media pundits make false ‘missing votes’ claim in Dutton’s Dickson appeared first on Crikey.

Australia's Liberal Party Only Has Itself to Blame for its Crushing Defeat by Labour – The Daily Sceptic

As in Canada, so in Australia, the crushing defeat of the conservative Liberal Party by Labour has been widely blamed on Trump. But in truth, Peter Dutton and his team only have themselves to blame, says Prof James Allan.

Australia federal election: How Peter Dutton lost his heartland

It was the opposition leader's home state that delivered Labor its win, with the red wave taking out his own seat.

'Dutton, absolutely not': Howard's battlers turn away from the LNP

Labor gained seven seats in Queensland, snatching five from the LNP including suburban seats once considered a sure thing for the Coalition.

Did Changing Voter Demographics Just Redraw Queensland’s Political Map? - Commonwealth Union

For years, Peter Dutton was considered an electoral asset to Australia’s Liberal-National Coalition, particularly in his home state of Queensland. Known for his strong persona and deep local roots in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Dutton was often touted as a figure who resonated with regional Australians. However, in a striking reversal of political fortunes, the very state that once championed his rise delivered a decisive blow to the Coali…

Peter Dutton's Defeat in His Own Territory Marks a Pivotal Moment in Australian Politics - The Global Herald

The recent federal election in Australia has brought significant changes, particularly with the defeat of Peter Dutton in his own constituency of Dickson.