The Australian Labor Party has tightly controlled its national conference in Adelaide, preventing anticipated debates on the Middle East conflict.Backbencher Ed Husic had pushed for a resolution condemning Israel's actions in Palestine, including calls for stronger language like 'genocide', but the debate was muted by Saturday morning.The party instead presented a pre-drafted statement by Basem Abdo and Josh Burns, which encapsulated three months of work to define their stance.Husic expressed disappointment that his efforts were quashed, noting the resolution's failure to gain traction despite majority delegate support.He emphasized the moral imperative to address the Palestinian crisis, urging the party to take a stronger stand.Pro-Palestine protestors gathered outside the convention centre, but rain limited their visibility.The conference concluded with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's speech, which included a humorous anecdote about a malfunctioning escalator.The event also celebrated outgoing Labor president Wayne Swan and former Indigenous Minister Linda Burney with life memberships.