Fatima Payman Quits Labor Over Stance on Palestinian State

West Australian Senator Fatima Payman has announced she has quit Labor following her move to cross the floor in voting in favour of a Palestinian state.

Labor Senator Fatima Payman speaks to the media after crossing the floor on a motion moved by the Australian Greens to recognise the State of Palestine at Parliament House in Canberra, on June 25, 2024. Lukas Coch/AAP

Western Australian (WA) Senator Fatima Payman has downplayed her involvement with the recently announced Muslim Vote movement in Australia, as she announced she would quit the Labor Party on July 4.

Instead, the senator will move to the ever-expanding crossbench, leaving Labor with less power to pass legislation.