Ex‑Prime Minister Turnbull Sides With the Law Over Dutton’s “Double‑Edged” Policies
Malcolm Turnbull is stepping out of the shadows and shouting at the top of his lungs for a legal showdown with his former rival, Peter Dutton. In a move that feels like a political movie, the former leader wants the High Court to jump into the debate over Dutton’s questionable hand‑holding with a family childcare business.
The Back‑Stabbed Leadership Shake‑Up
- Turnbull led Australia for three years before a hard‑line coup pushed him out.
- Two tough guys – Dutton and Scott Morrison – vied for the throne.
- Morrison snagged the £—seat, leaving Dutton out in the cold.
What’s Going On Now?
Since the ousting, Turnbull has been twittering in the dark, but on Sept 13 he finally put his word in the public spotlight.
“Given the uncertainty around Peter Dutton’s eligibility, acknowledged by the Solicitor General, he should be referred to the High Court,”
he said in a blunt tweet.
Turnbull says he’s already flagged the issue to Scott Morrison and the rest of Parliament. Morrison, riding a wave of uncertainty himself, replies that he’s always open to advice from anyone.
“Honestly, that’s not something I’m terribly distracted by. I respect my colleagues and the contributions and advice that they give.”
Other Fire‑In‑The-Hole Issues for Dutton
Beyond the childcare conflict, Dutton’s been accused of personally helping two European au … both pli‑s enter Australia. That’s the latest ammunition in a series of angles aimed at rattling his political bat‑swing.
With elections looming, everyone’s on the edge. The big question: Will the High Court get involved, or will this drama play out in the usual parliament trenches?
