Senator Fatima Payman tipped to resign from Labor party - ABC listen
Senator Fatima Payman is tipped to resign from the Labor party and move to the crossbench after a turbulent week in Parliament.
There's speculation she's been in talks for a month or more with a so-called "preference whisperer", who has advised previous crossbench senators as well as Muslim groups planning to run candidates at the next election.
Guest: Nasser Mashni, President, Australia Palestine Advocacy Network
Editor’s note: The use of the term genocide in relation to Israel’s actions in Gaza is contested. South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is still before the International Court of Justice.
Labor Senator Fatima Payman speaks to the media after crossing the floor on a motion moved by the Australian Greens to recognize the State of Palestine at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, June 25, 2024.(AAP Image: Lukas Coch)
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