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Labor hoses down preselection controversy

Parramatta MP Julie Owens is retiring at the election, raising speculation about Labor's nominee. (AAP)

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese hopes a consensus nominee will emerge in the marginal seat of Parramatta, after reports the party will parachute a candidate in from outside the electorate.

It follows suggestions former advisor to Kevin Rudd, Andrew Charlton, could emerge as Labor's candidate for Parramatta, despite him living in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

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