Peter Dutton promises $6 billion 12-month halving of petrol and diesel excise

STEPHEN KOUKOULAS: Dutton dressed as lame

From feeble policies to gaping holes in logic, Peter Dutton's Budget Reply was a missed opportunity, leaving Labor holding the election aces.

A former detective who's hawkish on China will lead Australia's conservatives into an election

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia's conservative opposition leader Peter Dutton is a former police detective who gained a reputation during his years in government for his tough stance on border security and as a vocal critic of China.

Australia’s Opposition Pledges New Gas Reserve Ahead of Election

Australia’s center-right opposition pledged to keep more natural gas in Australia to lower energy prices if they win the upcoming election, which is expected to be called for May 3.

Dutton delivers budget reply on eve of election being called

The opposition leader has laid out his party's fiscal plans in reply to the federal budget.

Dutton puts new gas plan at heart of cost-of-living pitch

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a new National Gas Plan to reduce energy prices for Australians as a centrepiece of the Coalition’s election strategy in his much-awaited Budget reply.

Gas reserve, quick approvals heart of Dutton power plan

The coalition’s plan will prioritise domestic gas supply and reduce power prices, Peter Dutton says. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) By Kat Wong and Dominic Giannini in Canberra Australians are being promised cheaper electricity bills as a result of more gas being pumped into the energy grid, as Peter Dutton sets up an election fight over the cost of living. The opposition leader outlined his vision for the country in his budget reply speech, including…