OpinionViewpointsBattle Lines Drawn for the Next ElectionDutton ensured Australians would have a real choice at the election with his Budget Reply.CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveAustralian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton during post Budget media interviews at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 15, 2024. Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesBy Kevin Andrews5/19/2024Updated: 5/20/2024PrintX 10:00CommentaryThe battle lines for Australia’s next election were drawn last week.