Australian Election Campaigns Heat Up With Policy Critiques and Media Tactics

Peter Dutton faces scrutiny over limited policy proposals and media engagement as Anthony Albanese targets opposition plans.

Peter Dutton, leader of the Coalition, has been criticized for lacking detailed policy proposals as the Australian federal election approaches.
A Coalition tax deduction plan for business dining expenses has drawn government criticism, with conflicting cost estimates ranging from $250 million to $10 billion.
Labor has focused on portraying Dutton's policies as prioritizing businesses over addressing key issues like cost of living, housing, and inflation.
Dutton's praise of Donald Trump as a 'big thinker' and implied support for Trump's Gaza proposals has raised questions about his foreign policy stance if elected.
With the official campaign period nearing, Dutton's limited media engagement and avoidance of traditional scrutiny have sparked debate about his readiness to lead.