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Labor powerbroker Kim Carr ends two decade frontbench career

Tom McIlroy
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One of the loudest advocates for Australia's manufacturing sector is set to step back from frontline politics, with Labor senator Kim Carr opting not to join Anthony Albanese's frontbench.

As the party prepares to move on from a shock election loss, the Victorian Labor powerbroker announced on Friday he would not nominate for the new shadow ministry.

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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review's political correspondent, reporting from the federal press gallery at Parliament House. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
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