Labor’s problem with caucus control

Former Industry Minister and outspoken backbencher, Ed Husic, joins Amanda Copp to argue that Australia needs to move from AI inquiries to action. He also has some frank words for the Prime Minister on how Labor handles disagreement. Here’s a taste… “If you cannot argue points of view within a cabinet or a caucus, how are you supposed to argue them outside?”

Then, POLITICO Australia editor Ryan Heath joins Amanda to discuss the stalling EU–Australia trade deal and the questions facing the Greens over Senator Jordon Steele-John.

Chapters
00:00 – Amanda Copp and Ryan Heath: a rough trip and a crumbling conversation in Canberra
01:42 – Why the EU trade deal could be at risk
03:19 – Allegations involving Greens senator Jordan Steele-John
05:23 – Ed Husic on AI policy and government action
07:36 – Husic on Labor, disagreement and caucus debate
10:14 – Reform, economic advice and the limits of ministerial power
13:35 – What Husic’s comments mean for Labor and its reform agenda
16:25 – Subscribe to Canberra Playbook

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