Critics compare Coalition leader to Donald Trump while Labor communications minister suggests Dutton is ‘afraid of scrutiny’
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Academics and former journalists say Peter Dutton’s comments labelling the ABC and Guardian Australia “hate media” are “reminiscent of Donald Trump” and could backfire as the election campaign heads into its final week.
The opposition leader addressed the party faithful at a rally in the Labor-held seat of Hawke on Melbourne’s outskirts on Sunday before the 3 May poll.
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