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Is big policy a big political risk for Bill Shorten and Labor?

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imageBill Shorten has decided to go big (and early) on policy, but will it pay off?AAP/Mick Tsikas

The Labor Party has taken the potentially risky strategy of announcing a range of major policies well in advance of the election.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has taken a risk by announcing a range of policies well before the official election campaign....

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