Rise to National Prominence in the Labor Party

When Labor insiders are asked who was responsible for their thumping election victory, one name keeps coming up: Paul Erickson.

Even though Erickon likes to keep a low profile, Anthony Albanese made a point of thanking him in his victory speech on election night.

So, who is Paul Erickson? And what is next for the quiet force behind Labor’s landslide win?

Today, special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis, on the electoral battles that shaped Paul Erickson and whether he has a future in parliament.

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Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Jason Koutsoukis

Photo: AAP Image / Mick Tsikas

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