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Just over two decades ago, federal parliament was reeling following the suicide of a young Labor MP, Greg Wilton.
He took his life in June 2000 after the breakdown of his marriage and subsequent media coverage of his depressive condition, his likely resignation and who would win his seat in a byelection.
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