When it comes to high-profile individuals, there’s always a lot of speculation about their reasons for leaving their jobs or positions. For Australian politician Peter Dutton, this speculation has only intensified in the wake of his recent resignation from the police force. Dutton is known for his conservative views and has been a controversial figure in Australian politics for some time now. So, why did he resign from the force? And what does it mean for Australian politics moving forward? Read on to learn more.
The Incident that Led to Peter Dutton Leaving the Police Force
When Peter Dutton first entered the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in 1987, he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an Assistant Superintendent in 2001. However, his time at the AFP was not without controversy.
In 2003, Dutton was accused of assaulting and falsely imprisoning a crime suspect. The charges were eventually dropped and Dutton was suspended from his position with the AFP. In 2006, he was also investigated for allegedly leaking information to the media about a criminal investigation being conducted by the AFP into corruption within its ranks. Ultimately, no charges were brought against Dutton.
In January 2018, it was announced that Dutton would be leaving his position as Assistant Commissioner with the AFP to join the Liberal Party and become Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. However, just days after being sworn in, it was reported that Dutton had been transferred to lead on counter-terrorism efforts following a major security scare at Sydney Airport. It is now known that this security scare was caused by intelligence supplied by an Australian official who had been illegally paid by the China National Intelligence Service (CNI).
What Happened After Peter Dutton Left the Police Force?
Dutton had been serving in the Australian Police Force for over 20 years when he resigned in January. At the time, he stated that he was resigning to take on a new role as the country’s Home Affairs Minister. It wasn’t until later that month that reports emerged accusing Dutton of inappropriate behavior while he was an officer with the force.
The allegations against Dutton include asking his subordinates to obtain information on an individual who was considered a political enemy of Dutton, it is also alleged that during one incident, Dutton threatened to strike an individual who was questioning him.
It is not clear how many of these allegations have been proven true, but there is no doubt that they have created significant controversy surrounding Dutton. After resigning from his post as Home Affairs Minister, Dutton travelled to New Zealand for medical treatment related to these allegations. He has since returned to Australia and has denied all of the allegations against him.
Conclusion
It’s been reported that Peter Dutton left the police force due to disciplinary proceedings. These proceedings are still ongoing, but it’s clear that they would not have ended favorably for him. It’s possible that his departure from the police force was related to these proceedings, or it could be unrelated. However, one thing is for sure: whatever the case may be, it doesn’t look good for Mr. Dutton and he will likely face more scrutiny in the coming months and years.
Also see: Peter Dutton Beliefs
