Basem Abdo
AustraliapoliticianMale5.2Global Dominance: 0.01%Basem Abdo is a member of the Labor Party and is contesting the seat of Calwell in Victoria. He is part of the Labor Left faction and is actively involved in addressing issues pertinent to his community, such as immigration and multiculturalism. His candidacy reflects the party's strategy to consolidate its base in diverse electorates.
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Labor MPs Josh Burns, who was Jewish, and Basem Abdo, the son of Palestinian refugees, jointly backed the platform.
Bad blood simmers within Labor after national conferenceAustralia· 2026-07-26
Basem Abdo supported the government's position on the Gaza conflict alongside Josh Burns.
Labor MP Ed Husic’s Gaza motion shut down as party powerbrokers step inAustralia· 2026-07-25
Basem Abdo, the son of Palestinian refugees, is preparing to back the agreed position on Saturday.
Inside the push for tougher policy motions at the party's national conferenceAustralia· 2026-07-24
Basem Abdo, who has Palestinian heritage, will speak together with Josh Burns on the party’s wording regarding the Gaza conflict.
Adelaide event continues after superannuation for Australian teenagers, Fair AI taskforce announcementsAustralia· 2026-07-23
Basem Abdo, who has Palestinian heritage, will speak together with Josh Burns on the party’s wording on Friday.
Why Ed Husic is challenging Anthony Albanese on Gaza, gas tax and party policyAustralia· 2026-07-23
Abdo, Labor’s first Palestinian-Australian MP, emphasized the importance of peace, justice, and recognition in his first speech to parliament.
Anthony Albanese faces pressure as world leaders consider actionAustralia· 2025-07-31
Moore currently trails Labor’s candidate Basem Abdo with 45.8 per cent of votes.
Donald Trump blocks Harvard from enrolling international students; Malcolm Turnbull criticises Coalition split; NAB CEO expects more interest rate cuts; Anthony Albanese announces NSW flood disaster reliefAustralia· 2025-05-23
Basem Abdo is the Labor candidate and adviser to the previous member for Calwell.
Track the seats ‘too close to call’ including Calwell, Flinders, Ryan and LongmanAustralia· 2025-05-19
Basem Abdo is waiting on the count in the Victorian seat of Calwell.
Left faction gets the numbers in Labor caucusAustralia· 2025-05-06
