Peter Dutton

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Peter Dutton born?November 18, 1970
2. Where was Peter Dutton born?Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
3. What is the parliamentary service?Member of Parliament for Dickson (2001-2025)
4. What is the party leadership?Leader of the Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition (2022-2025)
5. What did Peter Dutton do before he became a politician?He worked as a police officer in Queensland for ten years, then helped run a construction business with his father.
6. How did Peter Dutton become a member of the Australian parliament?He joined the Liberal Party when he was young and was elected in 2001 to represent the Queensland seat of Dickson.

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