That’s all for day two of the Labor Party’s 50th national conference. Thank you for joining our live coverage.
Here’s what you need to know.
The party amended its policy platform to strengthen its stance against gender-based violence, gambling harm, and to develop a “road map” for universal dental care.
Labor’s rank and file kept the pressure on the government whose gambling reforms stop short of a recommended blanket advertising ban and are facing down a Senate inquiry amid criticism they are insufficient.
A rare debate erupted over voluntary assisted dying. An amendment supporting end-of-life care to be allowed through telehealth ultimately carried, as was a change to the party constitution to always grant a conscience vote on voluntary assisted dying.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is scrambling to shepherd through a compromise position on the Israel-Hamas conflict, after MP Ed Husic pushed for stronger condemnation of Israel.
That debate will take place tomorrow on the final day of the conference.
