Australian opposition drops 'Trumpian' campaign pledges as election nears

Peter Dutton says call to stop public servants working from home was a 'mistake'

SHAUN TURTON

SYDNEY -- Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton has walked back campaign pledges to slash public service jobs and force government employees back to the office, a move observers say underscores the distaste of "Trumpian" policies in the nation as it gears up for a key May 3 election.

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