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Jagath Bandara : The First Sri Lankan who is contesting to the Australian federal election

Mr Jagath Bandara with the leader of the Labour party: Mr Bill Shorten

Mr Jagath Bandara with the leader of the Labour party: Mr Bill Shorten Source: Mr Jagath Bandara with the leader of the Labour party: Mr Bill Shorten

Sinhalese program had an exclusive discussion with Mr; Jagath Bandara, a Sri Lankan who is contesting to the Senate in this federal election from NSW. He is the first Sri Lankan Sinhalese contesting to the federal parliament of Australia.The head of the SBS Sinhalese programs, Ms Dinesha Dilrukshi Wijesuriya focused on the milestones of Mr Jagath Bandaras political career which brings him on to this stage and the migrant community interest of Australian politics in this discussion.



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