More AFR readers support Dutton’s Middle East stance than the PM’s

Many Financial Review readers favour the opposition leader’s pro-Israel stance, while others see it as a wedge in attempts to gain political advantage.

Max MasonSenior courts and crime reporter

Oct 13, 2024 – 3.03pm

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s hardline pro-Israel stance is slightly favoured over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s position, by readers of The Australian Financial Review, many of whom also want pro-Palestinian protests in Australia to stop.

Last weekend, protesters defied police demands to avoid Hezbollah imagery on their marches through Sydney and Melbourne on the anniversary of the massacre of 1200 Israelis last year.

Max Mason covers financial crime, courts and corporate wrongdoing. A Walkley Award winner, Max’s journalism has also received awards from the National Press Club of Australia, the Kennedy Awards and Citibank. Message Max on Signal https://tinyurl.com/MaxMason