Peter Dutton is making a bold move – aligning himself with Donald Trump.

Dutton’s colleagues have been quick to draw the comparison, pitching him as strong and decisive. But it’s a political strategy not without its risks. Trump’s return to the White House is already causing global instability, from a new trade war with China to extraordinary announcements on Gaza. 

With the federal election looming, Dutton is hoping a strongman approach will resonate with the electorate during a time when cost of living is the priority. 

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno on how the chaos in the US encroached on the first sitting week of the year – and how both leaders are coping.

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