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High stakes for Peter Dutton in Aston byelection

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Liberal candidate Roshena Campbell take questions from reporters.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Liberal candidate Roshena Campbell address media on by-election day. Source: SBS News

The count for the Aston byelection has begun, with the Liberal party hoping for a decisive victory in their once-safe seat. The federal byelection, triggered by former minister Alan Tudge's resignation, is being seen as a first test for Peter Dutton's leadership.

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The count for the Aston byelection has begun, with the Liberal party hoping for a decisive victory in their once-safe seat. The federal byelection, triggered by former minister Alan Tudge's resignation, is being seen as a first test for Peter Dutton's leadership.

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