Politics latest: Peter Dutton promises WA mining boom; PM refuses to commit to lower power prices under second Labor term
The Opposition Leader accused Anthony Albanese of abandoning mining in WA and vowed to usher in a boom through fast approvals and energy security. The PM, meanwhile, wouldn't promise lower power prices if re-elected.
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