Jane Hume was then asked if there was any update on Peter Dutton’s father, Bruce, who suffered a heart attack late yesterday and was taken to hospital. This happened just before the first leaders’ debate.

Hume said:

This was incredibly sad news that Peter Dutton’s father had had a medical emergency just before the debate last night. I’m sure that there will be updates throughout the day, but I think you can rest assured that you know the fact that Peter fronted up to the debate, after hearing that news, performed exceptionally well is demonstrative of you know just how dedicated he is to the job that he has and the kind of Prime Minister, that he will be okay.