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Peter Craig Dutton (born 18 November 1970) is an Australian politician serving as the current leader of the Opposition, holding office as the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia since May 2022. He has been the member of Parliament (MP) for the division of Dickson since 2001.
Peter was first elected to the Australian Parliament as the Member for Dickson in November 2001 at the age of 30 and became one of the youngest Ministers since Federation when appointed to the Ministry by Prime Minister John Howard in 2004.
Australia's main opposition party has named prominent conservative Peter Dutton to succeed Scott Morrison as leader, after a bruising election loss. Mr Dutton - the former defence minister -...
- Tiffanie Turnbull
May 28, 2024 · The Liberal leader is popular among his colleagues but faces a risky decision to pursue nuclear energy as a key policy. A survey shows women are strongly opposed to lifting the ban on nuclear power, while men are more supportive.
- Annabel Crabb
May 30, 2022 · After 20 years in parliament and several attempts at claiming the leadership, Peter Dutton has become the new Liberal leader after former prime minister Scott Morrison's election defeat.
Elected to the House of Representatives for Dickson, Queensland, 2001. Re-elected 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022. Ministerial appointments. Minister for Workforce Participation from 26.10.2004 to 27.1.2006.
Peter Dutton is the Federal Member for Dickson and Leader of the Liberal Party. He has served as Minister for Defence, Home Affairs, Immigration and Border Protection, Health and Sport, and has a background in business and policing.
