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Oct 18, 2026 18 min

Labor’s problem with caucus control

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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. Chapters00:00 – Amanda Copp and Ryan Heath: a rough trip and a crumbling conversation in Canberra01:42 – Why the EU trade deal could be at risk03:19 – Allegations involving Greens senator Jordan Steele-John05:23 – Ed Husic on AI policy and government action07:36 – Husic on Labor, disagreement and caucus debate10:14 – Reform, economic advice and the limits of ministerial power13:35 – What Husic’s comments mean for Labor and its reform agenda16:25 – Subscribe to Canberra Playbook Give us your feedback: Send us a WhatsApp message to +61 494 380 487 or an email at [email protected]. Subscribe to Canberra Playbook: Get POLITICO’s reporting and analysis of Australian politics delivered to your inbox at politico.com/canberra-playbook.

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