Senator to Abstain From Voting After Suspension From Labor Caucus

Published on July 1, 2024

Estranged Labor Senator Fatima Payman has penned an open letter detailing her position after being suspended from the Labor Party caucus. Ms. Payman’s conduct within the party was called into question last week after she crossed the floor to vote with the Greens on recognising a Palestinian state. The Western Australian senator faced scrutiny from party members including Foreign Minister Penny Wong who said Ms. Payman should have voted alongside Labor. The last time a Labor member crossed the floor was in 2015. On July 1, Ms. Payman posted an open letter to social media in which she addressed her position within the party....

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