Australia's opposition Liberal Party has retracted its plan to mandate a full-time office return for government workers amid rising Labor Party support. This move came as Labor criticized the policy for increasing commuting costs, tapping into widespread cost of living concerns among voters. Liberal leader Peter Dutton acknowledged the misstep, apologizing for the decision. The polling landscape shows Labor gaining traction in key outer metropolitan areas as it capitalizes on Liberal policy flaws, creating a tightly contested electoral environment as the May 3 election approaches.
"We've made a mistake in relation to the policy. We apologise for that. And we've dealt with it," Liberal leader Peter Dutton said in an interview with Channel Nine on Monday.
"Peter Dutton wants to undermine work rights and in particular doesn't understand modern families, doesn't understand the important role that women and men play in organising their families," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday.
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