One Liberal leader will be grateful for Dutton’s demise

One Liberal leader will be grateful for Dutton’s demise

The opposition leader in NSW, Mark Speakman, would not say it, but the Liberal Party’s disastrous results at the federal election strengthen his hand.

Dutton Confirms Exit, Prefers Not to Weigh in on Liberal Party’s Future

Peter Dutton has confirmed his exit from politics, saying the Liberal Party must begin its reconstruction after its crushing loss in the 2025 federal election. When approached by reporters at Canberra Airport on May 7, the outgoing opposition leader said, “I’ve spoken with my colleagues—the Liberal Party rebuilds from here, and that’s how it should be.” Pressed about his future role, Dutton was candid. “The best model I’ve seen is where former l…