Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has admitted to making a mistake after falsely claiming that Indonesia's president confirmed Russian plans to fly military aircraft near Australia. The error, made during a televised debate, has drawn sharp criticism from government ministers, who accused Dutton of reckless and aggressive rhetoric on national security. The incident has escalated tensions in the ongoing election campaign, with Dutton's credibility on foreign policy now under scrutiny. Analysts suggest this misstep could significantly damage his chances against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The controversy highlights the sensitivity of Australia's regional security relationships and the political risks of misinformation.
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Peter Dutton admits Indonesia-Russia military mistake
Peter Dutton has finally conceded that he made a “mistake” when he falsely claimed that the Indonesian President had confirmed reports that Russia wanted to fly aircraft out of Papua, near Darwin.
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Dutton admits mistake in comments on Indonesia during debate — as it happened
Opposition leader Peter Dutton admitted he made a mistake in his comments about Indonesia during his second debate with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
