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2010-06-27

Role of factions and unions in recent Labor leadership change

Comments on Michael Costello “Unions, factions don't deserve all credit”, 27/06/2010, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/unions-factions-dont-deserve-all-credit/story-e6frg6zo-1225884465587
It is more likely now that the Labor will win the next election under Gillard than under Rudd.

There is no question that Gillard's performance and quality were important for her elected unopposed, but that does not mean that the factions and unions were less important in the recent leadership change.

If they had not started the motion and urged Gillard to run, Gillard would not have done it.

Also, if Gillard had not accepted their urge, they would have found another one to challenge, irrespective its prospect of success or not.

But it is true that the Westminster system is very different from the US presidential system where the president is directly elected by voters, while Australians only vote for their local representatives and they in turn determines the prime minister.

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