Australia Opposition Focuses on Living Costs in Campaign Launch
- Coalition’s Dutton lays out his case at Melbourne rally
- Plans include reducing housing costs by cutting migration
Peter Dutton
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Australia’s main opposition prioritized cost-of-living and housing issues as it kicked off its campaign for the next election, due by May 17.
Peter Dutton, leader of the center-right Liberal Party, laid out his case for becoming prime minister in his first speech of the year at a campaign rally in Melbourne on Sunday. The party’s 12 key priorities were outlined in a report.