Who is Peter Dutton?

Peter Dutton has been tipped as the next leader of the Liberal party - a decision that would cast him as the man responsible for resurrecting the party from the pain of its election loss.

Newly elected Leader of the Liberal Party Peter Dutton speaks to the media after a party room meeting at Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP IMAGES

During his time in politics, Mr Dutton has become known as a conservative political warrior but he has made attempts to soften his public persona.

The former police officer from Queensland would also be the first man not from New South Wales to lead the Liberal Party since Alexander Downer in 1995.