Opposition Labels Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit a ‘Stunt’

Newly elected leader of the traditionally centre-right Liberal Party Peter Dutton speaks to the media after a party room meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 30, 2022. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will skip the Albanese government’s jobs and skills summit, which the Coalition has branded a “stunt” and a “talkfest.”

The summit—a Labor election promise—will aim to address Australia’s economic challenges and will bring together about 100 representatives from the business, union, and community sectors.