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- Wayne Swan, national president of the Australian Labor Party, warned the party must renew itself to avoid the fate of center-left parties, including the US Democrats.
- He urged Labor to engage in contentious policy debates rather than rely on the Coalition's failures.
- Despite a significant election win, Labor's 34.6% primary vote is historically low.
- Ahead of July national conference, Swan expects debates on expanding Labor's agenda and cautions against stagnation.
