Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has gone after Fatima Payman, reminding her 'people vote for parties' after the rebel Senator ditched Labor.
Fatima Payman should think carefully about her next steps after ditching Labor , Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has warned, claiming the rebel Senator was at risk of a"flame out."Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has gone after Fatima Payman , reminding her"people vote for parties" after the rebel Senator ditched Labor .
Senator Payman officially resigned from Labor last Thursday, bringing an end to speculation over her future following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to indefinitely exile her from caucus. Picture: NewsWire/Martin Ollman Senator Payman has also faced calls to resign from Parliament altogether, with critics highlighting she ran for office as a Labor member and not an independent.
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