Peter Dutton, a former police detective who's hawkish on China, is leading Australia's conservatives Opposition leader Peter Dutton speaks at a press conference in Perth on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has also held a rally in suburban Melbourne as he prepares for a blitz of key seats in the final week of the campaign. PM wins over undecided voters in final ...

Nevertheless, because Dutton has run a basically small target strategy (nuclear apart) there will be a feeling among some voters that in government he could be a surprise packet.