Ben Smee, Guardian Australia's Queensland correspondent, and Sarah Basford Canales, political reporter for Guardian Australia, delve into the political landscape as Peter Dutton prepares for the federal election. They discuss how Dutton's tough-on-crime messaging seeks to exploit culture wars for voter support. The duo analyzes the implications of rising crime rates for both the Coalition and Labor's campaign strategies. They also explore how public perception shapes electoral outcomes amid pressing concerns about safety and the economy.

Exploring the high-stakes by-election in Dunkley, analyzing the strategies of major parties, including Federal Labor's focus on cost of living and Liberals' negative campaign. The resurgence of a right-wing lobby group with aggressive ads. Implications of potential losses for Albanese government and the critical role of candidate selection in securing lower house seats.