Labor’s new leader Luke Foley lives at Concord West, and is well versed in the issues facing Inner West areas like Strathfield.
Within hours of taking up the reigns of party leadership, he announced a visit tio Strathfield with Labor contender Jodi McKay - another indication that the Liberal-held seat is being targetted by the party.
Ironically, Mr Foley was touted as someone who might stand as Labor candidate for the Strathfield state seat once held by Labor minister Virginia Judge. Instead, he will contest neghbouring Auburn.