Jun 1, 2026 – 8.00pmLabor Left powerbrokers appear to have emerged victorious in one of the biggest union elections in decades, which threatened to reshape the party’s power structures and bring scrutiny to political donations.A United Workers Union ticket led by union president Jo Schofield won the majority of delegates in Western Australia and South Australia, a state crucial for a path to victory, according to sources familiar with the vote count, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the results had not been formally announced. The ticket is expected to pick up Queensland for a majority of delegates.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Labor Left powerbrokers set to win long-running union battle
The Left’s Jo Schofield and Gary Bullock appear to be among the winners and Tim Kennedy on the other side of the ledger in the fight to control the United Workers Union.
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Jo Schofield's United Workers Union won majority ALP delegates in WA, SA, and Queensland—one of Australia's biggest union elections in decades. Labor Left's win reshapes ALP power structures and political donations, with direct leverage on party policy.
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