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Fatima Payman Crossed The Floor, Why Labor Is Making Her Pay For It

Fatima Payman Crossed The Floor, Why Labor Is Making Her Pay For It

The Quicky

July 1, 202417m 40s

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Show Notes

You might've seen the news recently of Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor, voting for a Greens motion to recognise a Palestinian state.

After being the first Labor Senator in years to vote against the party line, she was sanctioned by the party, suspending her indefinitely.

So, is this really the price to pay for crossing the floor? We find out.

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy 

With thanks to: 

Mark Kenny, Professor of Australian Studies at ANU and Host of the podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny

Producers: Claire Murphy 

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer:
Thom Lion 

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