Peter Dutton — archived (defeated May 2025)
Final status
- Defeated at the 3 May 2025 federal election by Labor's Ali France in Dickson
- First federal opposition leader to lose their own seat
- Resigned as Liberal leader; succeeded briefly by Sussan Ley, then party moved to Angus Taylor (Feb 2026)
Event log (final)
| Date | Event | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-03 | Lost Dickson | Highest-profile casualty of 2025 election |
| 2025-05 | Stepped down as Liberal leader | End of hard-right leadership project at federal level |
| 2022-05 | Opposition leader | Post-Morrison |
Why keep this file
Useful for understanding Liberal factional realignment and mentor networks for current shadow ministers.
Successor as opposition leader
- Angus Taylor (from Feb 2026)
- Interim: Sussan Ley (May 2025 – Feb 2026)