Peter Dutton hits out at republicans seeking ‘political advantage’ from Queen’s death

Opposition leader accuses Labor minister of rewriting history over suggestion King Charles III might not appear on $5 note

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Peter Dutton has claimed republicans are seeking political advantage from the Queen's death", including one Labor minister opening the door to taking the monarch off the $5 note.

The Liberal leader accused the assistant minister for treasury, Andrew Leigh, of rewriting history" for claiming King Charles III would not automatically" feature because Queen Elizabeth II appeared on the note due to her personal" status.

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