Politics Now Peter Dutton enters the chat
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Oct 6, 2025 The discussion heats up as Peter Dutton criticizes Andrew Hastie for the Coalition's election loss. With Hastie's resignation from the frontbench, tensions rise in the Liberal Party. Insights reveal Hastie's lack of visibility during the campaign and the impact on his leadership. Meanwhile, the hosts analyze potential successors and the effectiveness of James Patterson. As parliament convenes, the dynamics within the party are under scrutiny, especially regarding Susan Ley’s leadership. Plus, a significant Papua New Guinea treaty is on the horizon!
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Dutton Critiques Hastie's Campaign Visibility
- Peter Dutton expressed frustration with Andrew Hastie's low visibility and campaign performance during the election review process.
- Jacob Greber and Brett Worthington say this feeds into broader resentment about Hastie's public profile and effectiveness.
Parliamentary Savvy Matters For Leadership
- Hosts argue Hastie lacked parliamentary chops and hadn't driven major political wins while shadow defence spokesman.
- They say experience in parliamentary procedure matters for leadership credibility and effectiveness.
Memorable Parliamentary Stumble
- Brett recalls a moment when Hastie had to follow Peter Dutton in a speech and struggled to perform off-the-cuff.
- That moment illustrated doubts about Hastie's readiness and authority among colleagues.