ViewpointsOpinionBattle Lines Drawn for the Next ElectionDutton ensured Australians would have a real choice at the election with his Budget Reply.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAustralian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton during post Budget media interviews at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 15, 2024. Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesKevin Andrews5/19/2024|Updated: 5/20/20240:00X 1CommentaryThe battle lines for Australia’s next election were drawn last week.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentKevin AndrewsAuthorThe Hon. Kevin Andrews served in the Australian Parliament from 1991 to 2022 and held various cabinet posts, including Minister for Defence.Author’s Selected ArticlesOpinion: While Australia Sleeps, Our Situation Becomes DireJun 09, 2024Opinion: The 3 Types of CCP Spies in Australia NowMay 30, 2024Opinion: Suppressing Fire Before an Early Election CallMay 14, 2024Opinion: Gaza Protests Expose the Weakness of Today's Political LeadershipMay 09, 2024Related TopicsOpinion Australia