Confronted about his inaction on the Brereton reforms, Peter Dutton attempts to shoot the messenger

In a classic case of misdirection, defence minister calls Guardian Australia a trashy publication' instead of answering important questions

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Peter Dutton attempted to shoot the messenger on Thursday, branding the Guardian a trashy publication and denying he had ever hung the chief of defence out to dry on the Brereton inquiry reforms.

Before we get into this attempt at misdirection at the National Press Club debate, we need to step back.