Asked if Marles put his ambition to boost his numbers ahead of the good of the Labor Party and the government, Husic said “a lot of people would draw that conclusion”.

Ed Husic said he felt obligated to speak out about civilians being killed in Gaza. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Following Labor’s , the party’s progressive left and more conservative right factions have been carving up the 30 spots in the ministry.

Mark Dreyfus was also axed as attorney-general as part of the reshuffle. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

When asked by host David Speers if he thought his stance had “cost” him, Husic responded: “I think it’s been a factor in there. Would I do things differently? I don’t think so.”

“So, I tried to find the way to be able to speak to the Cabinet table and speak elsewhere, to be able to make sure that their voices are heard,” he said.