It’s hoped a deliberate demonstration of ‘constructive unity’ by the party will entrench the public’s perception of Labor stabilityThe Labor national conference has long been the stage for settling the party’s most vexed debates, a triennial family feud fought with resolutions, amendments and factional deals. In 1982, the battle was about whether to ban new uranium mines. The 2015 conference was headlined by an emotion-charged debate about asylum seeker boat turn-backs, which ended with Anthony Albanese’s left faction on the losing side.In 2023, the party agreed to back the Aukus nuclear submarine program after an acrimonious debate that included shouts of “appeasement” from supporters to critics. Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Australian politics