Fatima Payman says she has been ‘exiled’ by Labor following suspension from caucus
WA senator says she will reflect on her future while accusing some members of trying to ‘intimidate’ her to quit SenateFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Western Australia Labor senator Fatima Payman has claimed she has been “exiled” by the party and colleagues after voting with the Greens on a motion to recognise Palestinian statehood.The outspoken senator issued a statement on Facebook on Monday afternoon claiming she had been removed from group chats, caucus meetings and ostracised from colleagues.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

WA senator says she will reflect on her future while accusing some members of trying to ‘intimidate’ her to quit Senate
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The Western Australia Labor senator Fatima Payman has claimed she has been “exiled” by the party and colleagues after voting with the Greens on a motion to recognise Palestinian statehood.
The outspoken senator issued a statement on Facebook on Monday afternoon claiming she had been removed from group chats, caucus meetings and ostracised from colleagues.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...