Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says there's no way to sugar coat Australia's massive spend on nuclear submarines and the government needs to come clean on any debts or cuts.Â
The opposition leader is maintaining his attack against Labor for not releasing more detail on an Indigenous voice after meeting the referendum working group.
The federal government won't push through legislation to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament if a referendum fails but the prime minister is instead focusing on ensuring its success.
Peter Dutton has doubled down on his questioning of the Albanese government's committment to AUKUS, despite being told he risked damaging key relationships.
Anthony Albanese says he will respect Peter Dutton as the likely new Liberal leader, but the prime minister also believes his government's mandate following last weekend's election should equally be respected.
Former defence minister Peter Dutton will be elected Liberals leader unopposed as no one else has nominated, says former home affairs minister Karen Andrews.
Tasmanian Liberal Bridget Archer could put her hand up as deputy leader to keep the party from moving further to the right, amid speculation Peter Dutton will become leader.
