Reported at www.sbs.com.au: Peter Dutton, Australia’s Opposition Leader, holds the marginal Queensland seat of Dickson by just 1.7%, facing challenges from Labor’s Ali France and independent candidate Ellie Smith who have criticised his perceived neglect of local issues like cost-of-living pressures and infrastructure delays.

France, motivated by personal experiences with healthcare costs, gained traction in the previous election, while Smith highlights community dissatisfaction.

Despite concerns over Dutton’s policies, political analysts suggest he remains likely to retain the seat due to his profile as Opposition Leader.