‘I have been exiled’: Fatima Payman to abstain from ‘everything’ following suspension

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Labor Senator Fatima Payman has been “exiled” and will be abstaining on everything amid controversy over crossing the floor in the Senate. Ms Payman issued a statement saying she has lost contact with her caucus colleagues following her suspension and believes some members are “attempting to intimidate” her into resigning from the Senate. “I said earlier in the program I reckon she’s leaving the Labor Party,” Ms Clennell said.