Dutton’s woman problem was serious long before his WFH policy

The failure to anticipate the backlash is one thing, but it was made even worse by the fact Dutton was already on the nose with women.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

Apr 7, 2025 – 4.41pm

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No one noticed at the time, but on Saturday, Peter Dutton first sounded the death knell for his work from home policy.

Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence.

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