Minns defends captain’s call candidates amid Labor backlash and dissent
Premier Chris Minns defended controversial captain’s call candidates amid backlash from Labor branch members on Friday. Former police officer Pat Gooley and MP Emily Suvaal were announced without official endorsement for the March election. Minns asserted the party's focus on winning elections over grassroots involvement, as dissent grew over locked-out local aspirants.
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Published 13 Nov 2026, 06:40 UTC · Updated 13 Nov 2026, 06:50 UTC
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