Simon Crean’s period at the helm of the Labor Party – between November 2001 and November 2003 – was brief in the context of a long and storied career with the labour movement.
Arguably, however, those two years featured the moment for which he will be most remembered – his opposition to Australia’s involvement in the invasion of Iraq.
Phillip CooreyPolitical editorPhillip 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
