Kate Ellis is back – and the heat of political debate is higher than ever, incoming Labor president says
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Kate Ellis is set to become the incoming president of the Labor Party, succeeding Wayne Swan. In her new role, she has expressed concerns about rising toxicity in political discourse, which she says is affecting community debate and endangering MPs' safety. She argues that the best way to counter populists like Pauline Hanson is through effective policies that improve constituents' lives. This development comes ahead of Labor's national conference.
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Kate Ellis succeeds Wayne Swan as Labor president at the national conference.
Kate Ellis served as a minister under the Rudd and Gillard governments.
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Kate Ellis warns that threats against MPs' safety are limiting how elected politicians do their jobs.
The Guardian- Kate Ellis succeeds Wayne Swan as Labor president at the national conference.
- Ellis warns that toxicity in politics is spilling into the broader community.
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Kate Ellis warns that threats against MPs' safety are limiting how elected politicians do their jobs.
The GuardianKate Ellis says toxicity in politics is spilling into the broader community and public debate.
The GuardianKate Ellis believes fighting back against populists including Pauline Hanson is best achieved by demonstrating policies that improve voters' lives.
The GuardianKate Ellis served as a minister under the Rudd and Gillard governments.
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