She was an Australian Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1999 to 2014, first representing Melbourne West Province. (en.wikipedia.org)
Turnbull's conservative coalition has been resisting calls from the centre - left opposition Labor Party for such an inquiry for almost two years. (business.financialpost.com)
The Guardian reported on May 2nd that Opposition Labor Party leader, Bill Shorten, is now vowing to end the live export trade before the government review since «Labor sees no future for live sheep exports.» (animallaw.info)