The Liberal Party is at a low ebb, out of office across mainland Australia. Its vacillating, timid lack of self-confidence is disappointing its core supporters. Paul Kelly, writing in The Weekend Australian (14/4/2023), quotes former Prime Minister John Howard and former campaign director Andrew Robb calling for a policy overhaul. Kelly reports that Liberal leader Peter Dutton pledges a bold policy agenda, and that a review is already underway.

The Dutton Liberal Party’s decision to oppose the megaphone Voice drafted by Prime Minister Albanese and his Indigenous advisory group is a defining moment for his leadership and the party.