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Labor demands PM stand down Sukkar over branch-stacking scandal

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Labor is demanding Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar stand down following allegations of branch stacking within the Victorian Liberal Party.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said Prime Minister Scott Morrison faced a leadership test over Mr Sukkar, a conservative factional powerbroker in Victoria, as government figures rallied around the minister.

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/labor-demands-pm-stand-down-sukkar-over-branch-stacking-scandal-20200824-p55on5