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The Briefing … Do-or-die for Dutton challenge
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At least three Liberal MPs have signed a petition to force a party room meeting, raising the likelihood of another leadership showdown between prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and former home affairs minister Peter Dutton.
Today is the final parliamentary sitting day until September 10, imposing a deadline on any potential leadership challenge. Dutton’s supporters spent Wednesday canvassing potential swing votes, while Dutton told 3AW Melbourne radio that “if I believe that a majority of colleagues support me then I would consider my position” and challenge again …
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