Brian Mitchell poised to step aside for Rebecca White in Tasmanian seat of Lyons ahead of next federal election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brian Mitchell poised to step aside for Rebecca White in Tasmanian seat of Lyons ahead of next federal election

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Federal Lyons MP Brian Mitchell says he expects former Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White to seek party preselection to replace him at the next federal election, and will happily stand aside for her. Brian Mitchell says Rebecca White is "obviously very popular in Lyons for the right reasons, because she's a terrific local politician". One expert says Rebecca White's "really high personal vote in the state election might translate over to the next federal election" for Labor. "The state seat of Lyons has exactly the same boundaries as the federal seat of Lyons, so federal Labor seems to be banking on the idea that Rebecca White's really high personal vote in the state election might translate over to the next federal election," he said.

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EMRS polling shows Labor in dire straits, Liberals struggling, independents up ahead of Tasmanian state election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

EMRS polling shows Labor in dire straits, Liberals struggling, independents up ahead of Tasmanian state election

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Tasmanian seat of Lyons called for Labor's Brian Mitchell, bringing Labor a step closer to majority
2 years, 6 months ago

Tasmanian seat of Lyons called for Labor's Brian Mitchell, bringing Labor a step closer to majority

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Rebecca White stands down as Tasmanian Labor leader, endorses David O'Byrne as successor
3 years, 7 months ago

Rebecca White stands down as Tasmanian Labor leader, endorses David O'Byrne as successor

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Shane Broad flags challenge for Tasmanian Labor's top job if White doesn't stand
3 years, 7 months ago

Shane Broad flags challenge for Tasmanian Labor's top job if White doesn't stand

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Rebecca White flags fight for Labor leader job, with message for Gutwein on Ogilvie
3 years, 7 months ago

Rebecca White flags fight for Labor leader job, with message for Gutwein on Ogilvie

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Tasmanian voters asked to decide between Liberals' COVID management and Labor's health, housing pitch
3 years, 8 months ago

Tasmanian voters asked to decide between Liberals' COVID management and Labor's health, housing pitch

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