PM directs Senator Payman to ‘not attend’ Labor caucus
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has directed Senator Payman to “not attend” Labor caucus.
Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossed the floor to vote against her party on a motion related to Palestinian recognition.
“The Prime Minister has shown great restraint on this occasion,” Ms Wong told Sky News Australia.
“He has directed that she not attend the caucus.
“What I would say is our expectation and the expectation of her colleagues is that Senator Payman abide by the collective solidarity.”
PM directs Senator Payman to ‘not attend’ Labor caucus