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What are Labors factions & who’s who – by James Massola SMH 14 Feb 2021

15/02/2021 By Other Contributors Leave a Comment

What are Labors factions, what is a faction, what do they do and why do they matter so much, and who’s who in the federal parliament.

[External link to Sydney Morning Herald – may be behind pay wall]

February 2021 ALP federal caucus by factional alignment based on What are Labors factions & who’s who – by James Massola SMH 14 Feb 2021Download

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