7am Peter Dutton’s plan to win back teal seats
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Jan 22, 2025 Rick Morton, a senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, offers sharp insights into the tumultuous state of Australian politics. He discusses Peter Dutton's abrupt pivot towards reclaiming inner-city teal seats after the Coalition's historic defeat. Morton highlights the Coalition's ambitious plans to win back 18 seats in Victoria, and the aggressive strategies being deployed against teal independents. The conversation also touches on internal party divisions and Dutton's challenges in reshaping his image to connect with discontented voters.
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Dutton's Optimism
- Peter Dutton believes the Coalition is in a stronger position than expected.
- He aims for a majority but a minority government is more likely.
Campaign Launch in Chisholm
- Dutton launched his campaign in Chisholm, a marginal Melbourne seat.
- Despite Chisholm voting yes on the Voice referendum, Dutton maintains hardline conservative rhetoric.
Unexpected Winnable Seats
- Dutton believes he can win in electorates unexpected by the Coalition, citing shifts in Victoria.
- Redbridge polling suggests the LNP is well-positioned to gain seats from Labor in both Melbourne and Sydney.