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.
