Peter Dutton’s rep as a "monster" isn’t universal but has legs. Some Aussies see him as a hardline thug—his 2024 Israel trip and comments on Gaza didn’t help, drawing heat for backing Netanyahu’s actions. Others, like Rifi, note his softer side, citing his work on repatriating orphans from Syria. Public opinion splits: his 2015 health minister stint got him voted the worst in 35 years by doctors, yet his base loves the tough-guy vibe. X posts show the divide—some call him divisive, others see him as a needed strongman.