Husic, Dreyfus Removed in Labor Frontbench Shakeup

A significant reshuffle of the Australian Labor Party's frontbench has resulted in two senior ministers, Ed Husic and Mark Dreyfus, being removed from the cabinet following factional negotiations. Husic, the Industry and Science Minister, was pushed out due to over-representation of the NSW right faction, while Dreyfus, the Attorney-General, was replaced by Victorian right faction candidates Sam Rae and Daniel Mulino. Despite appeals to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, he did not intervene, emphasizing party solidarity and collective decision-making. The reshuffle reflects internal factional power dynamics, with the NSW right faction losing ground to the Victorian right, which secured additional ministerial positions. New promotions include Labor senators Tim Ayres and Jess Walsh from the left faction, replacing retiring ministers. The changes have sparked internal protests and mixed reactions, especially in the tech sector where Husic was viewed as a champion of innovation but also faced criticism.