Jun 2, 2026 – 6.03pmLabor MP and former industry minister Ed Husic has demanded his party reconsider its support for the AUKUS security pact after the Americans said they would sell Australia three second-hand Virginia-class nuclear submarines, instead of one new and two used vessels.In a move which sparked speculation of a wider internal insurrection, Husic, during Tuesday’s caucus meeting, and at a press conference afterwards, said Labor should reconsider its support for AUKUS, which was hastily given when it was in opposition.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles