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Dutton yesterday cut short a press conference when asked about his previous comments critical of the media in the preceding days.

Asked about the pictures that went viral from Monday, when the tour bus carrying his campaign media got wedged on a Sydney street, Dutton praised the Murray’s company but made a light-hearted explanation of how the incident occurred.

I just think they’re drinking and eating too much on the plane, those journalists, the extra weight on the bus, that’s the only explanation.

I wish it were true. I’m 54 but I look like I’m 64.

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Publish date : 2025-04-29 23:05:00

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