Adem Somyurek is a name most of us didn't know until Sunday when 60 Minutes broke the story of the Labor Powerbroker's alleged branch stacking, and possible voter fraud.

The story has rocked the Australian Labor Party to its foundations, but it's not the first time our parliamentary system has been scandalised by the practise. 

So what exactly is branch stacking? And, why does it matter to our political process? 

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Host/Producer: Claire Murphy 

Executive Producer: Melanie Tait

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri 

Guests:  Karen Middleton, Chief Political Correspondent, The Saturday Paper and author of ALBANESE. 

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Adem Somyurek is a name most of us didn't know until Sunday when 60 Minutes broke the story of the Labor Powerbroker's alleged branch stacking, and possible voter fraud.
The story has rocked the Australian Labor Party to its foundations, but it's not the first time our parliamentary system has been scandalised by the practise.&nbsp;
So what exactly is branch stacking? And, why does it matter to our political process?&nbsp;
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy&nbsp;
Executive Producer: Melanie Tait
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri&nbsp;
Guests: &nbsp;Karen Middleton, Chief Political Correspondent, The Saturday Paper and author of ALBANESE.&nbsp;
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
Looking for other podcasts to listen to?&nbsp; You'll find all our Mamamia shows at<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/</a>

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
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It’s more the steps you take to ensure a good night’s sleep.

So, what is best practice at bedtime? We’re getting between the sheets with a sleep expert to find out more. 

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