Academics and former journalists say Peter Dutton’s comments labelling the ABC and Guardian Australia “hate media” are “reminiscent of Donald Trump” and could backfire as the election campaign heads into its final week. The opposition leader addressed the party faithful at a rally in the Labor-held seat of Hawke on Melbourne’s outskirts on Sunday before the 3 May poll. He told supporters the Coalition could still win the election despite polls suggesting support for the Coalition and its leader had slipped since the start of the campaign. Dutton has previously criticised media outlets, including the Guardian, but was more subdued
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