Muslim-backed independents in Sydney may cost Labor key seats by preferring others over them in the election.

Muslim Vote-backed independent candidates in Western Sydney are threatening Labor's hold on safe seats by considering preferencing them last in the upcoming federal election. The group criticizes Labor for its stance on Palestine, climate change, and immigration policies. Independent candidates Ziad Basyouny and Ahmed Ouf are negotiating preferences with the Liberals and Greens, signaling widespread anger among Muslim communities over perceived failures by Labor.

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