Peter Dutton

Australian politician

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January 25 2025 Peter Dutton announced a significant shadow ministry reshuffle, which included multiple portfolio changes and promotions, including David Coleman replacing Simon Birmingham as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Claire Chandler being promoted to shadow cabinet.
January 25 2025 Peter Dutton announced a significant shadow ministry reshuffle, which included multiple portfolio changes and promotions, including David Coleman replacing Simon Birmingham as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Claire Chandler being promoted to shadow cabinet.
2024 Peter Dutton supported moves for age verification in social media.
2024 Peter Dutton supported moves for age verification in social media.
December 2024 Peter Dutton stated his opposition to flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags alongside the national flag, referring to them as 'a symbol of division' and expressing his intention to remove them from official Australian government press conferences.
December 2024 Michaelia Cash was elected unopposed as the new leader of the opposition in the Senate, with Anne Ruston as the deputy.
December 2024 Michaelia Cash was elected unopposed as the new leader of the opposition in the Senate, with Anne Ruston as the deputy.
December 2024 Peter Dutton stated his opposition to flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags alongside the national flag, referring to them as 'a symbol of division' and expressing his intention to remove them from official Australian government press conferences.
September 2024 After an SMH article questioned the existence of an apology, Peter Dutton held a press conference where he claimed to have apologized to an unnamed 'senior person'.
September 2024 After an SMH article questioned the existence of an apology, Peter Dutton held a press conference where he claimed to have apologized to an unnamed 'senior person'.
September 23 2024 On September 23, 2024, Dutton stated in a speech that the idea that renewables and nuclear cannot coexist is 'utter nonsense.'
September 23 2024 On September 23, 2024, Dutton stated in a speech that the idea that renewables and nuclear cannot coexist is 'utter nonsense.'
August 2024 Community leaders interviewed by the SMH were unaware of any apology made by Peter Dutton for his 2016 comments, with some drawing parallels to his comments on Gazan refugees.
August 2024 Community leaders interviewed by the SMH were unaware of any apology made by Peter Dutton for his 2016 comments, with some drawing parallels to his comments on Gazan refugees.
August 14 2024 Peter Dutton criticized the Labor government during a Sky News Australia interview, expressing concerns over inadequate vetting of migrants from Gaza and stating that he believed Australians would be shocked to know the government was allowing people from a war zone into the country.
August 14 2024 Peter Dutton criticized the Labor government during a Sky News Australia interview, expressing concerns over inadequate vetting of migrants from Gaza and stating that he believed Australians would be shocked to know the government was allowing people from a war zone into the country.
July 2024 In July 2024, Peter Dutton commented on Fatima Payman's departure from the Labor Party, expressing concerns about the implications of supporting a Palestinian cause over Australian interests.
July 2024 In July 2024, Peter Dutton commented on Fatima Payman's departure from the Labor Party, expressing concerns about the implications of supporting a Palestinian cause over Australian interests.
July 29 2024 Dutton arrived in Israel for a three-day visit funded by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council, during which he met with Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
July 29 2024 Dutton arrived in Israel for a three-day visit funded by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council, during which he met with Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
July 4 2024 On 4 July 2024, during a press conference, Dutton criticized Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, suggesting that a minority government would include the Greens and Muslim candidates from Western Sydney, which he deemed a disaster.
July 4 2024 On 4 July 2024, during a press conference, Dutton criticized Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, suggesting that a minority government would include the Greens and Muslim candidates from Western Sydney, which he deemed a disaster.
March 12 2024 On March 12, 2024, during a press conference, Dutton dismissed the CSIRO's GenCost report that identified nuclear reactors as costlier than fossil fuels, calling the report 'discredited.'
March 12 2024 On March 12, 2024, during a press conference, Dutton dismissed the CSIRO's GenCost report that identified nuclear reactors as costlier than fossil fuels, calling the report 'discredited.'
March 5 2024 Peter Dutton undertakes a significant shadow ministry reshuffle, making multiple key appointments and creating new shadow ministerial positions. Luke Howarth is appointed Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Andrew Hastie takes on additional defence portfolios, James Paterson becomes Shadow Cabinet Secretary, and Melissa McIntosh is elevated to new shadow ministerial roles for Energy Affordability and Western Sydney.
March 5 2024 Peter Dutton undertakes a significant shadow ministry reshuffle, making multiple key appointments and creating new shadow ministerial positions. Luke Howarth is appointed Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Andrew Hastie takes on additional defence portfolios, James Paterson becomes Shadow Cabinet Secretary, and Melissa McIntosh is elevated to new shadow ministerial roles for Energy Affordability and Western Sydney.
February 2024 In February and March 2024, Dutton criticized Labor's proposal for new vehicle fuel efficiency standards, labeling it as a 'ute tax' and claiming it would raise the price of new vehicles.
February 2024 The independent Richardson Review was published, revealing governance failures at the Department of Home Affairs during Dutton's tenure as Minister.
February 2024 In February and March 2024, Dutton criticized Labor's proposal for new vehicle fuel efficiency standards, labeling it as a 'ute tax' and claiming it would raise the price of new vehicles.
February 2024 The independent Richardson Review was published, revealing governance failures at the Department of Home Affairs during Dutton's tenure as Minister.
January 10 2024 Dutton called for a boycott of Woolworths after the supermarket chain decided to stop stocking Australia Day-themed merchandise.
January 10 2024 Dutton called for a boycott of Woolworths after the supermarket chain decided to stop stocking Australia Day-themed merchandise.
2023 Peter Dutton publicly apologized for skipping the apology to the Stolen Generations, admitting he 'failed to grasp' its importance.
2023 Dutton faced scrutiny over the disappearance of $80M intended for Papua New Guinea, related to refugee resettlement from Manus Island.
2023 In an episode of Kitchen Cabinet, Peter Dutton stated that he had apologized for his 2016 comments regarding Lebanese Muslims.
2023 In an episode of Kitchen Cabinet, Peter Dutton stated that he had apologized for his 2016 comments regarding Lebanese Muslims.
2023 Dutton faced scrutiny over the disappearance of $80M intended for Papua New Guinea, related to refugee resettlement from Manus Island.
2023 Peter Dutton publicly apologized for skipping the apology to the Stolen Generations, admitting he 'failed to grasp' its importance.
October 2023 In October 2023, Dutton opposed a proposed off-shore wind farm in New South Wales' Hunter Region, citing unknown environmental impacts on rare bird species and the seabed.
October 2023 In October 2023, Dutton opposed a proposed off-shore wind farm in New South Wales' Hunter Region, citing unknown environmental impacts on rare bird species and the seabed.
September 2023 Dutton described ACT legislation regarding the limited decriminalisation of illicit substances as 'crazy', expressing concerns that Canberra would become a 'boom market' for drug gangs.
September 2023 Dutton described ACT legislation regarding the limited decriminalisation of illicit substances as 'crazy', expressing concerns that Canberra would become a 'boom market' for drug gangs.
September 30 2023 Marise Payne resigned from parliament and the shadow ministry, leaving the shadow cabinet secretary position vacant.
September 30 2023 Marise Payne resigned from parliament and the shadow ministry, leaving the shadow cabinet secretary position vacant.
September 3 2023 Dutton committed to holding a second referendum on Indigenous recognition if the Voice referendum failed, while also expressing support for local bodies without a national one.
September 3 2023 Dutton committed to holding a second referendum on Indigenous recognition if the Voice referendum failed, while also expressing support for local bodies without a national one.
August 2023 Dutton claimed that the ballot counting rules in the upcoming Indigenous Voice referendum were 'rigged,' which drew criticism from other Members of Parliament.
August 2023 Dutton claimed that the ballot counting rules in the upcoming Indigenous Voice referendum were 'rigged,' which drew criticism from other Members of Parliament.
July 2023 In July 2023, Peter Dutton addressed the Institute of Public Affairs, advocating for the adoption of nuclear power as the only feasible technology to support renewable energy goals.
July 2023 In July 2023, Peter Dutton addressed the Institute of Public Affairs, advocating for the adoption of nuclear power as the only feasible technology to support renewable energy goals.

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