Queensland Labor powerbroker wins national influence as head of UWU
That’s what this union delivers, and that’s what builds a stronger Australia.”Bullock won significant factional power in Queensland after planting UWU candidates in seats Labor did not expect to pick up before the 2015 election. The party went on to oust Campbell Newman’s LNP government.With Labor back in opposition by 2024, some insiders said his influence in the state was beginning to wane.AdvertisementThe UWU announced Carolyn Smith, Demi Pnevmatikos, Helen Gibbons and Pat O’Donnell would serve as vice presidents.
- ▪That’s what this union delivers, and that’s what builds a stronger Australia.”Bullock won significant factional power in Queensland after planting UWU candidates in seats Labor did not expect to pick up before the 2015 election.
- ▪The party went on to oust Campbell Newman’s LNP government.With Labor back in opposition by 2024, some insiders said his influence in the state was beginning to wane.AdvertisementThe UWU announced Carolyn Smith, Demi Pnevmatikos, Helen Gibb
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