Husic says long-term Labor governments ‘thrive’ on robust debate and he plans to continue to speak out on important issues

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Former cabinet minister Ed Husic has promised to be “constructive” from the backbench despite taking aim at his deputy leader in an explosive interview on Sunday.

“I want to play a constructive role,” he told Guardian Australia.

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