Overview

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese suspended Payman after she indicated willingness to cross the floor again.
• Payman has been removed from caucus meetings, group chats, and committee duties.
• Labor leadership insists the suspension is due to breach of team rules, not policy positions.
• Several colleagues express hope that Payman remains with the party.
• The Greens and other advocates criticize Labor's handling of the situation, calling for stronger action on Palestinian issues.