Jul 25, 2026 – 1.36pmLabor’s factional bosses joined forces to quash dissent over the Israel-Palestine conflict and AUKUS as its triennial national conference wrapped up in Adelaide on Saturday.With the party to debate foreign policy on the third and final day of its triennial gathering, former cabinet minister Ed Husic planned to defy his superiors and push ahead with a motion designed to pile pressure on Israel.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘I don’t give a s--t’: Husic defiant after Labor kills Israel motion
Backbench MP Ed Husic questioned Labor’s appetite for open debate after his plan to move a motion piling pressure on Israel was stymied by a factional deal.












