Anthony Albanese says Adem Somyurek branch-stacking scandal undermines faith in politics

Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese

Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese Source: AAP

Adem Somyurek has been sacked from Victorian state cabinet, accused of handing over thousands of dollars in cash to create fake branch members to gain influence.


Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese says the Adem Somyurek branch-stacking scandal undermines public faith in politicians and the party is better without the now-former Victorian minister.

Adem Somyurek has been sacked from Victorian state cabinet after the explosive allegations, which he denies.

He's accused of handing over thousands of dollars in cash and using parliamentary employees to create fake branch members to gain influence within the Victorian branch of the Labor party.

Read the full article in English here.  
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Adem Somyurek speaks to reporters on the steps of the State Parliament of Victoria
AAP


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