Labor Party Criticized for Dutton Meme

The Victorian Labor Party faced backlash for posting a meme on social media mocking the marriage of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and his wife Kirilly, which prompted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to order its removal. Education Minister Jason Clare called the meme 'stupid' and 'wrong', while state secretary Steve Staikos defended it as a comedic meme rather than a personal attack. Dutton rebuked the post, emphasizing that his wife should not be targeted, and promised to refrain from attacking Albanese's partner. Critics, including Nationals Senator Matt Canavan, labeled the post as a desperate tactic by Labor amid their political struggles. The meme was based on a previous newspaper article where Kirilly described Dutton as 'not a monster', adding to the controversy surrounding the incident. The fallout from this event highlights ongoing tensions and strategies as both parties prepare for the upcoming federal elections.