Simon Birmingham was re-elected leader of the Liberal Party in the Senate.

[6] He had led the party since 2018 and been prime minister since Malcolm Turnbull opted not to contest the second of two leadership spills in 2018.

Labor minister Tanya Plibersek compared Dutton to Lord Voldemort.

In a radio interview, Dutton called the claims "unfortunate" but "water off a duck's back", also noting that he wasn't "bald by choice" and was diagnosed with a skin condition several years ago.

[21] Plibersek's apology was welcomed by newly-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an interview with ABC News.

[22] Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan referred to Dutton as an "extremist" and criticised his election as Liberal leader.