Jul 26, 2026 – 5.54pmRenegade backbencher Ed Husic’s dissent over the Israel-Palestine conflict at Labor’s national conference has angered his factional allies, who say it has ruined his chances of returning to cabinet in this government.Husic’s push to harden language around the Israel-Gaza conflict, including making a reference to “acts of genocide” in Labor’s national policy platform, dominated the final day of the gathering in Adelaide late last week.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Husic’s dissent at ALP conference ruins chances of a cabinet comeback
Ed Husic’s factional colleagues are furious with his conduct at the national conference in Adelaide, and it may cost him a chance to return to cabinet.
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