Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley criticized for social media post linking women's safety concerns to former detainees in Dunkley by-election.

The criticized post remains online despite charges against a former detainee being dropped due to mistaken identity.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Education Minister Jason Clare have condemned Ley's post, with Clare referencing the late MP Peta Murphy's likely disapproval.

The Coalition has leveraged the arrest of an ex-detainee to criticize the government's handling of community safety issues.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Sussan Ley defend Coalition's stance, despite controversy.

The issue of crime in Frankston and the release of 149 immigration detainees with criminal histories has been central to Coalition's campaign.

Advance, a right-wing group, is spending heavily to campaign against Labor's decisions in the Dunkley by-election.

Despite calls for removal, Ley stands by her social media post, citing criminal data on released detainees.

Prime Minister and opposition leader criticize Ley for not deleting the controversial post and for engaging in fear campaigns.