For the past 3 years, when peers of former #LiberalParty leader #PeterDutton were grilled over his divisive persona, they'd often profess his celebrity status in #Qld.

"Peter is one of us… He's very popular in Queensland," said Nationals leader #Littleproud earlier this year.

After the state turned red at the election, a 65-year-old #LNP Queenslander voter Sue, bluntly put it: "This is where [Dutton's] from… People know him & they don't like him." #auspol

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgxg6x2vv4o

Australia federal election: How Peter Dutton lost his heartland

It was the opposition leader's home state that delivered Labor its win, with the red wave taking out his own seat.