Peter Dutton Faces Scrutiny Over Property Portfolio and 2009 Bank Share Trades

The opposition leader defends his financial decisions as Labor raises concerns about transparency and late parliamentary disclosures.

Peter Dutton has defended his extensive property investments and share trades during the 2009 financial crisis, stating all required disclosures were made to the parliamentary register.
Labor has questioned Dutton's purchase of bank shares shortly before a $4 billion government bailout, suggesting potential access to sensitive information, which Dutton denies.
An analysis revealed Dutton has bought and sold 26 properties over 35 years, generating $18.8 million in sales, with some disclosures reportedly late or incomplete.
Dutton insists he has no hidden assets and claims his financial activities were based solely on publicly available information, rejecting allegations of impropriety.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refrained from commenting on Dutton's finances, while Labor continues to demand further transparency from the opposition leader.