You might've seen the news recently of Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor, voting for a Greens motion to recognise a Palestinian state.

After being the first Labor Senator in years to vote against the party line, she was sanctioned by the party, suspending her indefinitely.

So, is this really the price to pay for crossing the floor? We find out.

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Producers: Claire Murphy 

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion 

You might've seen the news recently of Labor Senator Fatima Payman crossing the floor, voting for a Greens motion to recognise a Palestinian state.
After being the first Labor Senator in years to vote against the party line, she was sanctioned by the party, suspending her indefinitely.
So, is this really the price to pay for crossing the floor? We find out.
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Host: Claire Murphy 
With thanks to:  
Mark Kenny, Professor of Australian Studies at ANU and Host of the podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny
Producers: Claire Murphy 
Senior Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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