Labor MP Ed Husic is pushing for the party to adopt a tougher public stance on Israel's treatment of Palestinians, seeking to amend the national platform ahead of a key vote at Labor's national conference in Adelaide on Saturday. The move sets up a direct challenge to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's current approach, with the debate expected to be one of the most contentious of the conference and potentially reshaping Australia's diplomatic position on the Gaza conflict.

Husic has confirmed he wants amendments that would strengthen the party's criticism of Israel and increase pressure on the Albanese government to act. Delegates at the conference will consider platform changes that could carry significant weight for Australia's future foreign policy stance, reflecting deeper divisions within Labor ranks over how the government should respond to the ongoing situation in Gaza.