Federal Labor distances itself from NT loss

Brisbane : Australia | Aug 25, 2012 at 11:52 PM PDT

Source: The Age

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Andrew Meares Federal Labor has distanced itself from the election result in the Northern Territory, which resulted in a defeat for the Australian Labor Party after 11 years in power. Bush voters led a backlash against the ALP, with the Country Liberal Party claiming victory in the NT's 25-seat Legislative... FULL ARTICLE AT The Age

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