Peter Dutton Vows to Maintain Coalition Abortion Policy Amid Controversy

Peter Dutton, the opposition leader of the Coalition, has firmly addressed Coalition MPs regarding the recent public discussion on abortion laws. In a private meeting, he emphasized that any emerging debates on the matter during the recent Queensland state election could have negatively impacted electoral outcomes, urging party members to exhibit more discipline. This stance follows comments made by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who condemned later-term abortions, reigniting a contentious issue at the federal level. Dutton insisted that abortion policy should remain unchanged if the Coalition gains government, indicating that it is primarily a state issue and warning against distractions that could lead to lost votes. He stressed the importance of unity before the upcoming federal election, advising members not to engage in debates instigated by Labor, which he described as a potential scare campaign.