Peter Dutton firms as next Liberal leader amid fight over future of the party
by Paul Karp, Sarah Martin and Daniel Hurst from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZGJX)
Dan Tehan and Karen Andrews both touted as potential challengers, but conservatives confident Dutton has the numbers to succeed Scott Morrison
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Shellshocked Liberals are preparing for a leadership change to Peter Dutton despite Scott Morrison's loss of heartland seats sparking concern the party was punished for abandoning its socially liberal roots.
The outgoing trade and investment minister, Dan Tehan, and the home affairs minister, Karen Andrews, are both touted as potential challengers to Dutton, but conservatives are confident their numerical advantage will guarantee the outgoing defence minister will lead.
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