Labor have confirmed they will not field a candidate in the upcoming Cook by-election, triggered by the resignation of former prime minister Scott Morrison.
The Labor Party have confirmed where they stand ahead of the by-election for the safe Liberal seat vacated by former PM Scott Morrison.
Labor supporters in Cook had been hoping Simon Earle, who contested the seat last election, would be picked again.
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