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Anthony Albanese endorses bushfire mayor for Eden-Monaro by-election

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Anthony Albanese endorses bushfire mayor for Eden-Monaro by-election

Anthony Albanese has thrown his support behind Bega Valley mayor Kristy McBain to be Labor’s candidate for the Eden-Monaro by-election.

The federal leader’s backing puts Ms McBain on course to win pre-selection after nominations close on Monday.

She came to national prominence during summer’s devastating bushfires.

Labor MP Mike Kelly’s resignation on Thursday to deal with health issues triggered a by-election in the southern NSW seat.

The Liberals opened nominations on Friday and will hold a pre-selection ballot in about a month, while Speaker of the House of Representatives Tony Smith takes advice on a date for the poll.

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro is weighing up whether to run for the Nationals, making it a three-cornered contest.

Labor MP Mike Kelly.

Labor MP Mike Kelly.

AAP

Serious kidney issues and deteriorating osteoarthritis stemming from Mr Kelly’s army service have hampered his ability to travel through his country seat of Eden-Monaro.

Eden-Monaro takes in the bushfire-hit town of Cobargo, whose residents gave the prime minister an extremely hostile reception earlier this year.

More to come

Source: SBS

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