Labor’s recent national conference was a masterclass in political tightrope walking — passing major policies with near-total silence, save for one minor spat over telehealth in assisted dying. Political historians say this starkly contrasts with the chaotic, fractious Rudd-Gillard era, and the party’s current focus on unity — even at the cost of open debate — is a deliberate move to avoid past infighting. Gone are the days of fiery floor battles like Keating’s 1984 foreign bank push; today’s media-savvy, controlled environment stifles dissent. Even on hot-button issues like Israel’s annexation, factions stayed quiet — though some, like Ed Husic, quietly called for more openness. The PM touts it as the most transparent conference ever, but critics see it as a carefully curated facade of unity, where disagreement is swiftly silenced.
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