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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, November 28th 2024 at 4:00 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Jacinta Allan has ruled out running a candidate in the Prahran byelection where it has regularly won 25 to 30 per cent of the vote.

The article from The Sydney Morning Herald discusses the Victorian Labor Party's decision to not contest the seat of Prahran in the upcoming state election, a move described as an "astonishing act of political cowardice" by some. Prahran, traditionally a marginal seat, has been held by the Greens since 2018. The article highlights the internal turmoil within the Labor Party, with former members and local activists expressing frustration over the lack of effort to reclaim the seat. Critics argue that this withdrawal signals a broader strategic retreat from inner-city Melbourne, potentially ceding ground to the Greens. The piece also touches on the broader implications for Labor's strategy in urban areas, suggesting that this decision might reflect a broader shift in voter demographics and political priorities, with some seeing it as an admission of defeat in engaging with progressive urban voters.

Read the Full Sydney Morning Herald Article at [ https://www.smh.com.au/politics/victoria/labor-has-given-up-on-prahran-it-s-an-astonishing-act-of-political-cowardice-20241127-p5ku3x.html ]

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