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Labor's surprise retention of Batman and what it might mean federally

The leader of the Australian Greens Senator Richard Di Natale reacts during Question Time in the Senate chamber in Canberra, Monday, March 19, 2018

The leader of the Australian Greens Senator Richard Di Natale Source: AAP

The Labor Party has held its seat in federal parliament with their victory (Sat 17th) in the by-election in the Melbourne seat of Batman. But discussion of why the northern Melbourne electorate voted as it did - and the repercussions amongst those who didn't win the poll - continues to drive much of the narrative surrounding federal politics. Aaron reports.



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