Holding on to Turnbull

I was astonished to read in Paul Bongiorno’s excellent article (“Shorten given Albo room”, May 27-June 2), that Peter Dutton could be in line for the leadership of the Liberal Party. Is this the same Peter Dutton described in a survey of 1100 doctors as the worst minister for health in 35 years? Is this the same Peter Dutton who as minister for immigration has presided over the most inhumane treatment of asylum seekers in recent history? Is the party so bereft of talent this incompetent minister could seriously be considered as an alternative leader? It is little wonder that, in spite of his lacklustre performance, the party is still clinging to Malcolm Turnbull as leader. The alternative is too frightening to contemplate.

– Arvi Biela, Gordon, ACT