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Fatima Payman says she's been 'exiled' and is 'reflecting on future' within Labor
Anthony Albanese said Fatima Payman disrupted the government's messages around cost of living relief by conducting an interview to declare she would cross the floor again to vote in support of Palestinian statehood.
> > > Anthony Albanese said Fatima Payman disrupted the government's messages around cost of living relief by conducting an interview to declare she would cross the floor again to vote in support of Palestinian statehood. > >
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PM issues Fatima Payman indefinite suspension, with future at Labor unclear
Fatima Payman's future at Labor is in question, following a TV interview where she openly expressed her intention to repeatedly cross the caucus floor.
> > > Key Points > > > > * Senator Fatima Payman has been indefinitely suspended after declaring her intention to cross floor again. > * She said she believes she upheld the party's views with a conscience vote on the issue of Palestinian statehood. > * It is unclear if Payman will remain at the ALP. > >