Husic says Labor ‘allergic to dissent’ as he breaks ranks on key government positions at party conference
Summary
Labor MP Ed Husic criticized his party for not allowing enough disagreement during its national conference. While the party showed unity publicly, Husic supported a gas export tax, Indigenous truth-telling, and more criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. The conference also discussed cutting fuel subsidies for mining companies, which some see as a barrier to reducing carbon emissions.Key Facts
- Ed Husic said the Labor party is “allergic” to disagreement and warned this could hurt the party long-term.
- Husic backed a gas export tax and Indigenous truth-telling, and called for more criticism of Israel’s Gaza conduct.
- Labor’s conference emphasized unity, with leader Anthony Albanese praising it as better than division.
- Party members agreed to reduce fuel subsidies for big mining companies, potentially causing conflict with the mining industry.
- The Labor Environment Action Network pushed to limit diesel fuel tax credits for miners, as these credits cost the government billions and slow energy transition.
- Over 350 Labor branches, unions, and climate groups support reforming the mining fuel subsidy.
- Some Labor MPs supported changing the tax credit policy, despite resistance from mining companies and the Minerals Council of Australia.
- The government is cautious about acting immediately on these proposals due to global oil market uncertainty linked to conflicts in the Middle East.
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