In an exclusive interview with The Australian newspaper, Peter Dutton has revealed that he is, apparently, a Liberal. By Liberal, I mean what Australians have considered a Liberal to be since the efforts of the dries to reform the party to be one that believes in smaller government, rational economics, and individual freedom.

Dutton said, ‘Lower, simpler, fairer taxes are instinctive for me, and so is providing reward for effort and allowing people to keep more of their money.’

You may think that these beliefs are foundational for any member of the Liberal Party, which is supposed to be the party of lower taxes, smaller government, and...