Former Labor frontbencher says party 'needs a soul’ and can’t win on economy alone

Former MP Daryl Melham says Labor must focus on Indigenous affairs and hold firm on Uluru statement

Former Labor frontbencher Daryl Melham says Labor in this term must devote itself to dealing with unfinished business with Indigenous Australians, declaring "we need a soul, we can't win on the economy alone".

While a number of frontbenchers are highlighting the primacy of campaigning on growth and jobs as the opposition waits for the release of the campaign review by Jay Weatherill and Craig Emerson on Thursday, Melham says Labor needs to drive the agenda in Indigenous affairs.