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Dominic Giannini

Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

Labor's hopes of securing a second term hinge on retaining seats in strongholds like western Sydney. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

A Muslim Vote-backed independent candidate is set to preference Labor last at the upcoming federal election, striking fear that safe seats could fall.

Ministers Jason Clare in Blaxland and Tony Burke in Watson face challenges from grassroots independents looking to seize on anger within large Muslim and Arab populations about Labor's handling of the war in Gaza.

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