1.   George Brown, deputy leader, was in his hey-day.

2.   Green was appointed deputy leader.

3.   His presence as deputy leader would also help the left to breathe beyond this immediate post-election period.

4.   The health ministry went to Ulla Schmidt, a deputy leader of the Social Democrat group in parliament.

5.   The deputy leader is cautious about loosening the links with the unions.

6.   Peter Reith, an unsuccessful contender for the leadership, was elected as deputy leader.

7.   Hamilton Green was appointed deputy leader and Seeram Prashad general secretary.

8.   The party leader, Jlius Slnes, took responsibility for the first two, while the deputy leader, Oli Th.