Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

Controversial Labor MP John Newman shot and killed in Cabramatta

John Newman, a controversial Labor MP, was shot and killed on September 5, 1994, as he left a party meeting in Cabramatta. Known for his tough stance on local crime and anti-Asian gang rhetoric, Newman had a history of confrontations over his seat. His assassination shocked Australian political circles amid growing tensions in the crime-stricken suburb.

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