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.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says recent violent protests across the world are being driven by economic dislocation.Credit: Dominic Lorrimer
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 …