Overview

• Former industry minister Ed Husic has publicly criticized Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles for orchestrating a factional cabinet reshuffle that ousted him and attorney-general Mark Dreyfus.
• Husic accused Marles of prioritizing factional power over party unity, describing him as a 'factional assassin' during an interview on ABC's Insiders program.
• The reshuffle, driven by the Victorian Right faction's underrepresentation, promoted MPs Sam Rae and Daniel Mulino to cabinet positions, replacing Husic and Dreyfus.
• Husic suggested his outspoken pro-Palestinian advocacy was a factor in his removal, highlighting concerns about representation and diversity within the government.
• He urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to adopt more ambitious policies, criticizing the government's 'timid' approach during its first term.