Dutton Confirms Exit, Prefers Not to Weigh in on Liberal Party’s Future

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Former federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton concedes defeat in Brisbane, Australia, on May 03, 2025. Dan Peled/Getty Images

Peter Dutton has confirmed his exit from politics, saying the Liberal Party must begin its reconstruction after its crushing loss in the 2025 federal election.

When approached by reporters at Canberra Airport on May 7, the outgoing opposition leader said, “I’ve spoken with my colleagues—the Liberal Party rebuilds from here, and that’s how it should be.”