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Labor insider files suit against Hawker Britton

Three months after flagging his exploration of legal options following his forced leave-taking from Hawker Britton, Labor insider John-Paul Blandthorn has followed up on the threat.

He has filed suit against the powerhouse Labor lobbying firm and its managing director Simon Banks for a breach of general protections under the Fair Work Act. A case management hearing is scheduled for November 1.

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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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