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Can Peter Dutton shake his 'hard man' past?
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13 minutes
Released:
Sep 27, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Peter Dutton has been in politics for 20 years, and for much of that time his tough talk on immigration has defined him.
He once accused some asylum seekers of faking rape allegations, and on another occasion he said Melbourne wasn't safe because of violent African gangs.
Now, he's trying to develop a new public persona.
Today, Four Corners reporter Sean Nicholls on whether the former police officer from Queensland can pull it off.
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Sean Nicholls, ABC TV Four Corners reporter
He once accused some asylum seekers of faking rape allegations, and on another occasion he said Melbourne wasn't safe because of violent African gangs.
Now, he's trying to develop a new public persona.
Today, Four Corners reporter Sean Nicholls on whether the former police officer from Queensland can pull it off.
Featured:
Sean Nicholls, ABC TV Four Corners reporter
Released:
Sep 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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