Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns warned his Labor party must "climb Everest" to remain in power as he addressed the NSW Labor conference on Saturday. One Nation, a far-right political movement, has emerged as a serious electoral threat. Though Minns received a standing ovation upon arrival, the conference was interrupted by demonstrators protesting the Gaza conflict—a recurring tension at Labor gatherings. The disruptions reflect deeper divisions within the party over its Middle East policy. According to The Guardian, Minns did not shy away from the interruptions during his address.

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