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Labor's Left: From Insurgents to Insiders
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Labors Left faction, once known for fiery activism, has shifted under PM Albanese, now holding sway in the party. Theyve rolled out progressive wins but also greenlit gas projects and held back on jobseeker boosts. Critics like Doug Cameron call them soft, while grassroots members feel disconnected. The government recognized a Palestinian state, critiqued Trumps tariffs, but kept Kevin Rudd as ambassador. Left MPs worry about US-Israel strikes on Iran but stay public team players. This evolution from insurgents to insiders has unified the caucus around patient reforms, though rank-and-file activists push back. Whether its made Labor stronger or sold out its soul, its clearly redefining the partys path forward.
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