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Australia politics live: speculation grows that Fatima Payman may leave Labor despite rank-and-file support

Australia politics live: speculation grows that Fatima Payman may leave Labor despite rank-and-file support



At least six Labor branches have passed motions backing Payman in the past two days. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese said in question time yesterday he was expecting to hear ‘some more announcements’ from Fatima Payman in the coming days. There is speculation that will happen today (as it is the last day of parliament for six or so weeks), but meanwhile, pressure is growing for Labor to recognise Palestine within Labor branches as well.Doug Cameron is a former NSW Labor senator. Continue reading…



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Author : Amy Remeikis

Publish date : 2024-07-03 21:24:02

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