Labor Branches Rally Behind Suspended Senator Fatima Payman
Grassroots support grows for Payman as she faces indefinite suspension over her stance on Palestinian statehood.
- Six Labor branches express solidarity with Payman, highlighting internal party divisions.
- Prime Minister Albanese emphasizes unity, suspends Payman for breaching caucus rules.
- Payman contemplates future within Labor amid calls for party rule reconsideration.
- Former dissenting MP Harry Quick and Liberal MP Bridget Archer voice support for Payman.
- Government's motion on Palestinian statehood passes with mixed support from crossbench.