Labor is professionalised to the point of pointlessness. Its MPs need to find their voice

Mark Kenny

Labor is professionalised to the point of pointlessness. Its MPs need to find their voice

Australian Studies Institute

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Abstract

Remember when a good government had lost its way? This was Julia Gillard's awkward explanation for her overnight substitution of Kevin Rudd.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Canberra Times
Publication status	Published - 7 Sept 2025

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https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9059104/opinion-has-labor-lost-its-way-since-the-2025-election-win/

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