Peter Dutton most divisive Australian leader in modern history: Jim Chalmers [Video]

Economic dislocation and inequality are driving violence around the world, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned while launching into a stinging personal attack on Liberal leader Peter Dutton, accusing him of a “pathological” desire to divide Australians.

In a speech to mark the anniversary of John Curtin’s 1943 federal election victory, Chalmers labelled Dutton the most divisive leader in Australia’s modern political history at a time when communities needed leadership from their elected representatives to help deal with major economic challenges.

But Dutton earlier on Monday accused the Albanese administration of being a “bad government” that had made the country less safe.

Violent protests across the globe, including most recently in Britain, have heightened concerns by political leaders and security officials …