Alex Crowe

A message from Kirilly Dutton: Above all else, Peter is a listener. Whether he is with family, friends, residents in Dickson, or the many Australians he meets as a parliamentarian, he is attentive and curious. He isn’t one of those politicians who speaks over people or tells people how it is. He asks questions. He wants to hear other people’s stories and perspectives. And that’s what makes him attuned to the views and values of everyday Australians. He started and ran a successful business. He has been an Assistant Treasurer. He knows what makes the economy tick. He has been part of Coalition governments that have cleaned up the economic mess they have inherited. And he will do it again. Peter has held some of the toughest jobs in government as Home Affairs and Defence Minister. He has made difficult but necessary decisions in our nation’s best interests. Australians respect his strength of character. They know he is man who can bring certainty for our country amidst uncertain times. And while he is firm, he is fair and compassionate too. From his time as a police officer through to today, he is driven by a desire to protect others and a clear sense of morality. He knows there is right and wrong, and good and evil, in the world. Despite his roles and workload, he has always been a wonderful husband and a dedicated and present father to his children. He has always prioritised time with myself and the kids and has endless time for his extended family – especially his nieces and nephews. Peter is the prime minister we need for our times.

Well, the slow wheels of university bureaucracy have finally confirmed I am indeed Dr Walden. Stay tuned for silly hat photos in August