Andrew Charlton has been confirmed as Labor’s candidate for Parramatta at the upcoming Federal Election.
Mr Charlton has joined Labor Leader Anthony Albanese this morning to confirm the endorsement.
“I’m very proud and pleased that Andrew accepted the nomination to be Labor’s candidate for Parramatta,” Mr Albanese said.
“Andrew’s a success story. I want success stories.
“I believe he is an outstanding candidate.”
There had been criticism over Mr Charlton given he’s not a Parramatta local – but Mr Albanese is backing him to retain the set following the upcoming retirement of Julie Owens.
“Andrew was in fact chosen unanimously by the Labor Party here in Parramatta. He was elected unopposed,” Albanese said today.
“There were a range of options and people put themselves forward and that’s a good thing… I’m pleased that Andrew received the support unanimously.”
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.