Peter Dutton

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What to know about Peter Dutton, the leader of the opposition vying to be PM

Peter Dutton is seeking to defy almost 100 years of political history by defeating Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and unseating his first-term government. Here's a rundown of his life and career.

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