Why is Dutton being hailed by the left?

Peter Dutton has now unveiled the details of the Coalition's gas reservation policy. It's aimed at reducing power bills for Australians — but there's been widespread criticism from the industry, with some experts saying it's a far-left policy. And Greens leader Adam Bandt has laid out his election pitch to voters — suggesting the minor party would insist on changes to negative gearing tax breaks if there is a hung parliament. Patricia Karvelas and David Speers  break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au  

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The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news. On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions. On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.