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Labor demands PM stand down Sukkar over branch-stacking scandal

Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

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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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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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