Senator Fatima Payman's 'exile' from Labor's caucus sparks fresh speculation about a backlash towards the Labor Party from parts of Australia's Muslim community.
Some of Labor 's safest seats are facing a political backlash, as 'exiled' Fatima Payman weighs up her future in the party
The WA senator is considering her future in the Labor Party, as she faces indefinite suspension from the caucus over her plans to continue voting against party lines on issues around Palestinian statehood.There are suggestions Senator Payman may instead leave Labor to join new political organisation The Muslim Vote, which is planning to run candidates on a pro-Palestinian platform in some of Labor's safest seats.
Mr Kheir said many in the community felt that Labor had committed to recognising a Palestinian state, and are angry the party has not done so in government. Election analysts have suggested even if the Muslim community left Labor to vote as a block for an independent candidate, toppling Labor would be very difficult.Senator Payman described having been "exiled" from Labor, and feeling like she was being pushed to quit parliament.
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