How Dutton is using local crime to make a national point

National knife laws, stronger bail conditions: Dutton's plan to stamp out crime

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has emerged as the latest politician to leverage crime as a key campaign issue while the Coalition gears up to contest the federal election.Dutton soft-launched his election campaign this week with a multi-million dollar investment pledge in Crime Stoppers as the country battles local crime waves.The Liberal leader and former Queensland police officer has long been unapologetic about his tough stance and is heavily…

How Dutton is using local crime to make a national point

The opposition leader was mocked for talking about African gangs in 2018, but he’s determined to make crime a major part of this election.