September 3rd 2024.
Peter Dutton has been exuding a newfound sense of confidence, and it's not hard to see why. With the government stumbling more and more every day, and the Opposition's internal polling indicating a potential victory in the next election, Dutton has every reason to feel optimistic. In a recent interview with Neil Mitchell on his podcast, Dutton openly discussed the private polling, something that leaders don't typically do. He shared, "In Victoria, there are good swings in seats to us, and seats on the radar that we hadn't expected to be on the radar at this point in the cycle." You can listen to the full interview here: https://omny.fm/shows/neil-mitchell-asks-why/how-peter-dutton-will-target-young-voters-and-win/embed
Dutton went on to explain that there is a lot of encouragement for their party in Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia. He believes that they are gaining momentum and that they have a real chance of winning the election. When asked about the 18-34 demographic, which has traditionally been a challenge for the Liberal Party, Dutton acknowledged that the Labor Party and the Greens have a stronger presence on social media. But, he believes that they are making significant progress and can dilute the influence of their opponents. He said, "I think we're making significant inroads, so I think we can start to dilute some of that influence."
Dutton also revealed their plans to target young voters with specific policies and a more aggressive social media strategy. He explained, "I think that 18-to-34 demographic is difficult for the Liberal Party and has been for a period of time. And I think the Labor Party and the Greens, frankly, have a much better presence on social media than what we traditionally have." He added, "This is why home ownership is such an important debate because if you're a renter, and this is why Labor's happy for this sort of build to rent rent for life model because people become interested in the economy when they get a mortgage and they have kids and start to think about budgeting." Dutton believes that policies such as home ownership, education, and health are important to this demographic, and they also care about issues that affect their parents and grandparents.
Despite their focus on young voters, Dutton made it clear that they are not neglecting other demographics. He said, "I think there are different touch points, but most definitely a target audience for us." In the past, it has been common for leaders to have a pre-election makeover to impress voters. However, Dutton doesn't believe that this is necessary for him. When asked about it, he joked, "I think I'm too far gone...If I turned up with a full head of hair tomorrow, people might notice. I feel pretty comfortable in my own skin." He went on to discuss various policies, including his plan to reverse the new laws allowing workers to disconnect from their boss outside of work hours, tighten immigration, review all industrial relations laws introduced by Labor, and cut spending to help combat inflation. He also promised to announce his nuclear power policy soon.
Dutton also addressed the issue of the Greens party, which he believes is "dangerous." He emphasized the importance of the coalition and Labor working together and not referencing each other ahead of the Greens. Dutton also had a message for the Victorian Liberals, urging them to lift their game and target Chinese voters in specific seats.
Throughout the interview, Dutton also spoke about his years as a police officer and how it has influenced his views on certain issues. He shared the seriousness of security threats to the country and the rise in organized crime. He said, "I think there's a greater involvement of organized crime here than what people realize." He went on to discuss the impact of drugs on society, saying, "I do think drugs are a bigger scourge than we realize." Dutton believes that many young people who have gone off the rails or been involved in petty crime are often targeted by organized crime groups, and it's important to address this issue.
In conclusion, Dutton is feeling confident about their chances in the upcoming election. He believes that the government's current state and their unity as a party will work in their favor. He also emphasized the importance of appealing to different demographics, especially young voters, and their plans to do so with specific policies and a strong social media presence. And although he doesn't feel the need for a pre-election makeover, Dutton is focused on delivering policies that will resonate with voters and help secure a win for their party.
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