New federal opposition leader Peter Dutton says the Liberal Party of Australia will focus its energies on winning over voters in suburban electorates and small businesses.
Dutton made the comments in his first address after an internal party room elected him to represent the traditionally centre-right Liberal Party, replacing former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is now on the backbench.
The former defence minister addressed a range of issues during the hour-long press conference, including the party’s approach to women, Indigenous issues, dealing with Beijing’s aggression, using superannuation for home purchases, and how the party plans to win over “forgotten” Australians….