PETER VAN ONSELEN: Why Peter Dutton will be delighted by firestorm over his comment that saw him branded the 'R-word' - and Teal MP may have fallen into his trap
Daily MailAn Opposition Leader accused of racism and a Prime Minister accused of misleading the parliament over a national security matter. Perhaps Dutton doesn’t mind that one of the most prominent Teal MPs - Zali Steggall - is making it clear that she would, in effect, never support a minority Coalition government Zali Steggall uttered the insult in the House of Representatives where she enjoys protection from defamation laws. Perhaps he doesn’t mind one of their most prominent MPs making it clear that she would, in effect, never support a minority Coalition government. For the most part it will only entrench opposition amongst voters who already wouldn’t consider supporting a Dutton led Coalition government. For the most part, Dutton's comments will only entrench opposition amongst voters who already wouldn’t consider supporting a Coalition government Note that criticisms from Labor have been far more muted than attacks from the crossbench.
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