Australian Liberal Party

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton played to the Coalition’s strengths in his reply to Tuesday’s Budget, emphasising issues such as crime and immigration.

After considering Ted Hui’s charges in Hong Kong, the judicial institutions in Australia ruled that he had good character and was suitable to become a lawyer.

Crossbench MP John Tucker threatened to ‘bring the government down’ if his demands were not upheld.

The prime minister endured a complicated tenure as leader, but also positioned Australia at the forefront of the global pushback against Beijing.