Labor MP Ali France Thanks Late Son in First Speech to Parliament After Unseating Peter Dutton

Ali France, who unseated Peter Dutton, delivers emotional first speech to parliament

Capping off a day steeped in ritual and ceremony, two of the 48th parliament's newest members have delivered their first speeches as MPs.

Labor MP Ali France thanks late son in first speech to parliament after unseating Peter Dutton

Melbourne member Sarah Witty, who defeated former Greens leader Adam Bandt, also credits profound impact of family life on her politicsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNewly minted Labor MP Ali France, who unexpectedly unseated former opposition leader Peter Dutton in the May election, has detailed her “epic journey” to Canberra in a poignant first speech.France who battled Dutton over seven years for the seat of Dickso…

Dutton slayer’s touching tribute to late son

The single mum who defeated Peter Dutton in his long-held seat of Dickson has honoured her late 19-year-old son who died of leukaemia in 2024.