Opposition Leader Stands by VP of Right-Leaning Party for Controversial ‘Lefties’ Comments

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton addresses the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 26, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Peter Dutton, the leader of Australia’s right-leaning opposition party, has stood by embattled Liberal Party vice-president Teena McQueen, saying she shouldn’t resign in the wake of controversial comments she made.

McQueen discussed the future of what is historically considered one of Australia’s biggest conservative parties at CPAC Australia last weekend.