Labor Branches Rally Behind Suspended Senator Fatima Payman

Grassroots support grows for Payman as she faces indefinite suspension over her stance on Palestinian statehood.

Overview

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.