Labor’s efforts to link Dutton to Trump are proving effective
Like the rest of the world, WA politics has been upended by Donald Trump’s reckless tariff war, which has a sharp edge in a resources-dependent economy closely intertwined with China’s growth.
Liberal campaign signs spread throughout Perth’s wealthy western suburbs declare the need to “make Curtin matter”. The party desperately wants a Liberal MP back in what was once the safest of its heartland seats. The equally numerous adjacent signs focus on teal MP Kate Chaney’s appeal with the tagline, “independent, balanced, accountable.”
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
