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Labor Appoints Dutton to Australian War Memorial Board
The former Liberal leader will join the 11-member council for three years and receive just over $28,000 a year, officials said.
- On Monday, Veteran Affairs Minister Matt Keogh announced Governor-General Sam Mostyn appointed former Liberal leader Peter Dutton to the Australian War Memorial Council for a three-year term beginning November 14.
- Dutton, who served as Defence Minister under Scott Morrison, ended a 23-year parliamentary career after losing his Queensland seat of Dickson to Labor's Ali France in the 2025 election.
- Joining the board as its 11th member alongside chair Kim Beazley, Dutton replaces Glenn Keys and receives an annual salary of just over $28,000 for the part-time role.
- The Albanese government has frequently appointed former Liberal powerbrokers to oversight roles, including Sussan Ley to Snowy Hydro and Matt Kean to the Climate Change Authority recently.
- Dutton said on social media he was "honoured" by the appointment, while Keogh said he remains "passionate about strengthening Australia's values, institutions and national interests" post-parliament.
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