# Kate Ellis returns as political debate intensifies, says incoming Labor president

Kate Ellis is returning to Australian politics, according to the incoming Labor president. The president stated that the political debate is more heated than ever. This development signals potential shifts in Labor's strategy and leadership dynamics.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/22/kate-ellis-is-back-and-this-time-the-heat-of-political-debate-is-higher-than-ever-the-incoming-labor-president-says) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:00:50 GMT