Peter Dutton Outlines Foreign Policy Vision Ahead of Australian Election

In a major speech, Dutton prioritizes strengthening US ties, taking a tougher stance on China, and reshaping Middle East policy while criticizing the Albanese government.

• Peter Dutton plans to make his first overseas trip as prime minister to Washington D.C. to meet Donald Trump, emphasizing the US-Australia alliance and seeking restored US aid to the Asia-Pacific.
• Dutton pledged to defend Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against US trade pressures and criticized the Albanese government for its approach to China and national security.
• He vowed to restore Australia’s pro-Israel stance at the UN, cut funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency, and strengthen ties with Israel, calling the Albanese government’s policies a failure.
• Dutton opposed sending Australian troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping, citing resource constraints and the lack of a defined peace agreement.
• The speech, interrupted by climate protesters, highlighted Dutton’s focus on retooling Australia’s defence capabilities and addressing global geopolitical challenges.

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