How Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton position themselves against the US president will influence voter perceptions ahead of the election
‘How to deal with Trump may not be explicitly debated but it may influence Australian voter perceptions of the parties and their leaders.’‘How to deal with Trump may not be explicitly debated but it may influence Australian voter perceptions of the parties and their leaders.’with a plethora of executive orders, dazing and distracting opponents at home and putting allies and partners abroad on edge.
Understanding the values and interests that underpin Trump’s policies provides a guide to where he may go next. Trump is not overly popular in Australia, except for some on the right who support him uncritically. A poll after the Trump election showed support for the alliance dipping; more Australians wanted Kamala Harris to win the election. This should be no surprise. Australia’s compulsory and preferential voting system and independent election commission hews politics towards the centre.Peter Dutton has claimed to be better placed to deal with Trump. What this means in practice is yet to be spelt out.
While Dutton may adopt some Trump-like policies, he will not go full Trump. Dutton is a mainstream conservative and institutionalist, who respects parliamentary and party structures. He wants to govern those structures rather than disrupt them. In an apparent nod to Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, Dutton has appointed a spokesperson on government efficiency. The proliferation of Welcome to Country ceremonies has been criticised and federal funding will be cut back. He has also attacked cultural diversity roles.
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