Peter Dutton defends attending Hemmes fundraiser as Cyclone Alfred approached Queensland

Opposition leader says critics seeking political advantage' after Murray Watt says Dutton sold out his constituents' by attending Sydney soiree

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Peter Dutton has defended his decision to attend a lavish fundraiser in Sydney as then Tropical Cyclone Alfred approached Queensland last week, claiming those criticising his decision were seeking political advantage".

The opposition leader's Monday morning interview on Sky News came after Queensland Labor senator Murray Watt claimed Dutton had sold out his constituents" by not staying in his Dickson electorate.

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