Labor is redoubling efforts in the western Sydney seat of Fowler amid fears the ultra-safe electorate could fall to an independent and end the career of shadow home affairs minister Kristina Keneally.
In an unexpected development, Labor appears to be paying for its decision to parachute Ms Keneally into the seat at the expense of local lawyer Tu Le, who was recommended by outgoing Labor MP Chris Hayes.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
