Labor backs Wilson for Fremantle seat

Labor's National Executive has officially endorsed Josh Wilson for the seat of Fremantle after dumping union official Chris Brown.

Image of Josh Wilson (from Fremantle Council) Source: Fremantle Council

Labor has officially endorsed Josh Wilson for the federal seat of Fremantle after dumping maritime unionist Chris Brown.

A Labor spokesman told AAP the party's national executive had met on Thursday morning and made the decision to endorse Mr Wilson, who is currently the deputy mayor of Fremantle.

Mr Brown was dumped on Thursday after it emerged he didn't disclose two convictions dating back to the 1980s.