Dutton’s Pledge: Undo Labor Policies, Set Up Domestic Gas Reserve, Cut 41,000 Public Servants

Dutton delivered his budget reply, and part election pitch, on March 27.

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton delivers his 2025-26 Budget Reply Speech in the House of Representatives at Parliament House, Canberra, Australia on March 27, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has vowed to undo several major Labor policies, including climate change initiatives and gig worker laws, in his response to the federal budget announced on March 25.

In his official budget reply, Dutton also revealed—and reiterated—key Coalition policies focused heavily on cost of living.