Outgoing federal Labor MP backs Palestinian-Australian to replace her in Melbourne seat of Calwell
Maria Vamvakinou announces she will quit politics at next federal poll and throws support behind former adviser Basem AbdoGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVeteran Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou has announced she will end her political career at the next federal election and has backed a prominent member of the Palestinian-Australian community to replace her.Vamvakinou, the member for Calwell in Melbourne’s outer north-west, has told the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, she will step down at the upcoming poll due by the middle of 2025.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Maria Vamvakinou announces she will quit politics at next federal poll and throws support behind former adviser Basem Abdo
Veteran Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou has announced she will end her political career at the next federal election and has backed a prominent member of the Palestinian-Australian community to replace her.
Vamvakinou, the member for Calwell in Melbourne’s outer north-west, has told the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, she will step down at the upcoming poll due by the middle of 2025.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...