Fatima Payman breached ‘caucus solidarity’. What does this mean and why is it so significant?
- Written by Emily Foley, Associate Lecturer & PhD Candidate, La Trobe University, La Trobe University
The machinations of the Australian Labor Party machine are back in the spotlight this week, with Western Australian Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor to support a Greens-backed motion calling for the Australian Senate to “recognise the State of Palestine”.
In crossing the floor, Payman breached the concept of caucus solidarity....
