Australia politics live: Peter Dutton says federal election a ‘sliding doors moment’ for the nation in budget reply speech
Opposition leader responds to Labor’s pre-election budget. Follow today’s news livePM expected to call Australian election on Friday morning with poll likely to be held in early MayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTaylor on reports Dutton had to tell colleagues to stop leakingIt’s been reported that Peter Dutton has had to read the riot act to the Coalition party room to tell MPs to stop leaking and undermining their colleagues.We will continue to fight hard for those hard-working Australians who deserve relief at the bowser, who are paying too much for everything right now and who can get a better deal. Continue reading...

Opposition leader responds to Labor’s pre-election budget. Follow today’s news live
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Taylor on reports Dutton had to tell colleagues to stop leaking
It’s been reported that Peter Dutton has had to read the riot act to the Coalition party room to tell MPs to stop leaking and undermining their colleagues.
We will continue to fight hard for those hard-working Australians who deserve relief at the bowser, who are paying too much for everything right now and who can get a better deal. Continue reading...