Dutton makes 15th petrol station stop as PM fronts National Press Club – as it happened

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Dutton quips on campaign bus mishap - and his skincare regime

Dutton yesterday cut short a press conference when asked about his previous comments critical of the media in the preceding days.

I just think they're drinking and eating too much on the plane, those journalists, the extra weight on the bus, that's the only explanation.

I wish it were true. I'm 54 but I look like I'm 64.