Dutton’s political legacy will be a cautionary tale of what not to do
It was a difficult task to define and sell the former opposition leader. But ultimately, Peter Dutton has only himself to blame for failing to grow into the role of a national leader.
At the annual Press Gallery Mid-Winter Ball last year, Peter Dutton delivered a speech that went down like a lead balloon and sent a signal that something was not right in the state of the Coalition.
It was mean-spirited in its personal jibes and lacked the self-deprecation expected of a party leader at this annual ritual. At a superficial level, it was tactless, but at a deeper level, it was a worrying insight into what was going on in the opposition leader’s office and the thinking of those around him.
Loading...
Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
